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outragiousoutrageous

Everything else the mechanical classes do not explain: shew → show, then → than.

Puritas changed it
1,638 times in 771 works
Consistency
97.9% (1,638 of 1,673)
Reach if approved
~1,758 places (estimated)
MorphAdorner
Agrees: outrageous
Matches
Exact word, any case
In our text
1,673 times in the 7,099 works compared
Other readings
None
Taken into joins
None

If approved, its rationale reads: “Suggested by the Puritas diff (1,638 changes in 771 works, 97.9% consistent).”

Where Puritas made the change (8 of 1,638)

Our text, as printed and with the candidate applied
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    … of Hosts sent in his spirit by the ministery of his former Prophets. The outragiousoutrageous sinne of these men, the Prophet Esay expresseth in these their owne fearefull tearmes …
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    … of Hosts sent in his spirit by the ministery of his former Prophets. The outragiousoutrageous sinne of these men, the Prophet Esay expresseth in these their owne fearefull tearmes …

    Richard Greenham · Propositions Containing Answers in Divers Spiritual Matters · Open in the reader

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    … At once men fall not into ſtrange and monſtrous opinions, no more then into outragiousoutrageous evils: but by degrees they inſenſibly are drawn from bad to worſe, untill they …
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    … At once men fall not into ſtrange and monſtrous opinions, no more then into outragiousoutrageous evils: but by degrees they inſenſibly are drawn from bad to worſe, untill they …

    John Ball · A Friendly Trial of the Grounds Tending to Separation · Open in the reader

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    … and ſaies, hee will undertake to pay all: If men be oppreſſed with ſome outragiousoutrageous enemy, they ſeeke to ſome ſorraigne Prince, and ſubmit to him, if hee will …
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    … and ſaies, hee will undertake to pay all: If men be oppreſſed with ſome outragiousoutrageous enemy, they ſeeke to ſome ſorraigne Prince, and ſubmit to him, if hee will …

    Thomas Hooker · The Souls Engrafting Into Christ · p. 26 · Open in the reader

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    … Christ in that place doth not traduce the Power of Princes as vniuſt and outragiousoutrageous, but distinguiſheth the calling of his Apostles from the maner of regiment which God …
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    … Christ in that place doth not traduce the Power of Princes as vniuſt and outragiousoutrageous, but distinguiſheth the calling of his Apostles from the maner of regiment which God …

    Henry Jacob · Necessity of Reforming Our Churches · p. 42 · Open in the reader

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    7. Yea ſo infinitly outragiousoutrageous were they in this cenſure of Excommunication, that thereby they brought the necks of …
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    7. Yea ſo infinitly outragiousoutrageous were they in this cenſure of Excommunication, that thereby they brought the necks of …

    Thomas Beard · Antichrist the Pope of Rome · p. 377 · Open in the reader

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    … vnfaithfulneſſe and perfidious treachery: breaking all the duties of the ſecond Table, in moſt outragiousoutrageous manner like a current or a ſtreame that cannot bee kept within any bounds …
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    … vnfaithfulneſſe and perfidious treachery: breaking all the duties of the ſecond Table, in moſt outragiousoutrageous manner like a current or a ſtreame that cannot bee kept within any bounds …

    Henry Finch · The Calling of the Jews · p. 196 · Open in the reader

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    … an other place, this same doctor earnestly correcteth the vse of vaine mourning, or outragiousoutrageous costly and curious couering of the body buried. Cessemus quaeso ab hac insana diligentia …
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    … an other place, this same doctor earnestly correcteth the vse of vaine mourning, or outragiousoutrageous costly and curious couering of the body buried. Cessemus quaeso ab hac insana diligentia …

    William Fulke · Two Treatises Against the Papists · p. 233 · Open in the reader

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    … as inwardly they are diſturbed in their memory, and outwardly manifeſt as much by outragiousoutrageous words and actions: as Saul, 1 Sam. 20. 30, 33.
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    … as inwardly they are diſturbed in their memory, and outwardly manifeſt as much by outragiousoutrageous words and actions: as Saul, 1 Sam. 20. 30, 33.

    William Gouge · Gods Three Arrows · p. 71 · Open in the reader

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Places Puritas left as printed: likely exceptions (35)

23 of them are in works where Puritas changed it elsewhere, so their places are known; 22 are listed here. 12 more are in works where it never changed. Each is our text, as the rule would change it.

The Government of the Thoughts A23734

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    … enclineth the Prudent as Witnesses to his Party; So that shall more Foil the OutragiousOutrageous and Violent with Meekness, than by Retaliation of Injuries and Contumelies: In which Sense …
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    … enclineth the Prudent as Witnesses to his Party; So that shall more Foil the OutragiousOutrageous and Violent with Meekness, than by Retaliation of Injuries and Contumelies: In which Sense …

    Richard Allestree · The Government of the Thoughts · p. 38 · Open in the reader

Twenty-Five Sermons A29912

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    2. As they are more natural, so these sins are most general, and universal. OutragiousOutrageous villanies, many will abstain from them; but all the world, almost, is taken either …
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    2. As they are more natural, so these sins are most general, and universal. OutragiousOutrageous villanies, many will abstain from them; but all the world, almost, is taken either …

    Ralph Brownrig · Twenty-Five Sermons · p. 321 · Open in the reader

The Practical Divinity of the Papists Discovered to be Destructive A33363

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    … in Slandering or Detraction, in Covetouſneſs or Prodigality, which they will; in Unmercifulneſs and OutragiousOutrageous paſſions; in Pride and Ambition; in Vain-glory and Hypocriſie; in Flattery or Curſing …
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    … in Slandering or Detraction, in Covetouſneſs or Prodigality, which they will; in Unmercifulneſs and OutragiousOutrageous paſſions; in Pride and Ambition; in Vain-glory and Hypocriſie; in Flattery or Curſing …

    David Clarkson · The Practical Divinity of the Papists Discovered to be Destructive · p. 297 · Open in the reader

Of Free Justification by Christ A40370

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    … that nothing can be more absurd, than if we say that Harlots, Highwaymen, and OutragiousOutrageous Cut-throats, who breaking the bonds of natural Modesty, give themselves up willfully to …
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    … that nothing can be more absurd, than if we say that Harlots, Highwaymen, and OutragiousOutrageous Cut-throats, who breaking the bonds of natural Modesty, give themselves up willfully to …

    John Foxe · Of Free Justification by Christ · p. 356 · Open in the reader

An Exposition of Genesis A44894

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    D. 1. OutragiousOutrageous Spirits though sonnes, regard not the honour of parents or God in their returns …
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    D. 1. OutragiousOutrageous Spirits though sonnes, regard not the honour of parents or God in their returns …

    George Hughes · An Exposition of Genesis · p. 440 · Open in the reader

Sermons Volume 4 A51840

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    … some Thoughts of God and of Eternal Life, certainly is sooner Converted than an OutragiousOutrageous Wretch that doth swagger and out brave the Ordinances of God; whereas Men that …
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    … some Thoughts of God and of Eternal Life, certainly is sooner Converted than an OutragiousOutrageous Wretch that doth swagger and out brave the Ordinances of God; whereas Men that …

    Thomas Manton · Sermons Volume 4 · p. 330 · Open in the reader

A Complete and Compendious Church History A52804

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    … own Outward Executioner, at laſt. And Sauls Frantick Devil did not hurry him into OutragiousOutrageous Cruelty againſt David onely, but againſt the Prieſts of the Lord, for ſhewing kindneſs …
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    … own Outward Executioner, at laſt. And Sauls Frantick Devil did not hurry him into OutragiousOutrageous Cruelty againſt David onely, but againſt the Prieſts of the Lord, for ſhewing kindneſs …

    Christopher Ness · A Complete and Compendious Church History · p. 127 · Open in the reader

A Complete History and Mystery of the Old and New Testament A52807

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    … it with a ſtrong hand againſt an Omnipotent God, as that Stiff-necked and OutragiousOutrageous Rebel (Manaſſeh) thought to do till God hamper'd him, when he caught among the …
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    … it with a ſtrong hand againſt an Omnipotent God, as that Stiff-necked and OutragiousOutrageous Rebel (Manaſſeh) thought to do till God hamper'd him, when he caught among the …

    Christopher Ness · A Complete History and Mystery of the Old and New Testament · p. 145 · Open in the reader

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    … God put him upon for Joſeph's good) not to ruine him with their own OutragiousOutrageous and Murdering Hands, but to permit only his pining away and periſhing in the …
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    … God put him upon for Joſeph's good) not to ruine him with their own OutragiousOutrageous and Murdering Hands, but to permit only his pining away and periſhing in the …

    Christopher Ness · A Complete History and Mystery of the Old and New Testament · p. 344 · Open in the reader

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    3. That Joſhua's Deteſtation of their Tyranny and OutragiousOutrageous Impieties might the better appear by thoſe bitter Puniſhments, which they ſuffered and which …
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    3. That Joſhua's Deteſtation of their Tyranny and OutragiousOutrageous Impieties might the better appear by thoſe bitter Puniſhments, which they ſuffered and which …

    Christopher Ness · A Complete History and Mystery of the Old and New Testament · p. 41 · Open in the reader

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    … them that their intended Action was both Fooliſh and Wicked, and to quell their OutragiousOutrageous Luſt the more effectually, the Good Old Man makes a raſh and ſinful offer …
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    … them that their intended Action was both Fooliſh and Wicked, and to quell their OutragiousOutrageous Luſt the more effectually, the Good Old Man makes a raſh and ſinful offer …

    Christopher Ness · A Complete History and Mystery of the Old and New Testament · p. 81 · Open in the reader

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    … Saving Grace wrought in him by the Spirit of Holineſs, that fearful Defection into OutragiousOutrageous Wickedneſs had not appeared in him afterwards: However it was ſuch a Change from …
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    … Saving Grace wrought in him by the Spirit of Holineſs, that fearful Defection into OutragiousOutrageous Wickedneſs had not appeared in him afterwards: However it was ſuch a Change from …

    Christopher Ness · A Complete History and Mystery of the Old and New Testament · p. 242 · Open in the reader

Scripture and Reason Pleased for Defensive Arms A55033

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    … part of a Shire, begin to take up Armes to defend themſelves by reſiſting OutragiousOutrageous Attempts of Tyranny againſt their Religion Laws, and Liberties, and that from the Naturall …
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    … part of a Shire, begin to take up Armes to defend themſelves by reſiſting OutragiousOutrageous Attempts of Tyranny againſt their Religion Laws, and Liberties, and that from the Naturall …

    Herbert Palmer · Scripture and Reason Pleased for Defensive Arms · p. 60 · Open in the reader

The Acts of Famous National Councils of the Reformed Churches in France A56905

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    … be not reclaimed, they ſhall be then ſuſpended from the Lord's Table. And all OutragiousOutrageous Blaſphemers, Forſwearers, and ſuch like Perſons, ſhall in no wiſe be tolerated in Church …
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    … be not reclaimed, they ſhall be then ſuſpended from the Lord's Table. And all OutragiousOutrageous Blaſphemers, Forſwearers, and ſuch like Perſons, ſhall in no wiſe be tolerated in Church …

    John Quick · The Acts of Famous National Councils of the Reformed Churches in France · p. lvi · Open in the reader

The Christian Life A58787

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    … an anxious Fear to the Dangers that threaten us, nor the Torment of an OutragiousOutrageous Anger to the Indignities that are offered us, nor the Smart of a Peevish …
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    … an anxious Fear to the Dangers that threaten us, nor the Torment of an OutragiousOutrageous Anger to the Indignities that are offered us, nor the Smart of a Peevish …

    John Scott · The Christian Life · p. 86 · Open in the reader

A Body of Divinity A64622

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    6. OutragiousOutrageous and blasphemous swearing.
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    6. OutragiousOutrageous and blasphemous swearing.

    James Ussher · A Body of Divinity · p. 239 · Open in the reader

A Complete Christian Dictionary A66593

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    Dan. 11. 28. And he shall do exploits. OutragiousOutrageous and bloudy actions, against the …, destroying them, &c. Annot. Dan. 11. 32. And do exploits manfully …
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    Dan. 11. 28. And he shall do exploits. OutragiousOutrageous and bloudy actions, against the …, destroying them, &c. Annot. Dan. 11. 32. And do exploits manfully …

    Thomas Wilson · A Complete Christian Dictionary · p. 203 · Open in the reader

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    OutragiousOutrageous]
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    OutragiousOutrageous]

    Thomas Wilson · A Complete Christian Dictionary · p. 462 · Open in the reader

The Royal Robe A78141

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    OutragiousOutrageous paſsions are violent and againſt nature (as a ſtone forced upward) ſtrong at the …
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    OutragiousOutrageous paſsions are violent and againſt nature (as a ſtone forced upward) ſtrong at the …

    James Barker · The Royal Robe · p. 131 · Open in the reader

Tropes and Figures B25425

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    … becauſe Noble, Heroick, and Unconquerable. 2. Wicked Men and Tyrants are ſo called, becauſe Fierce, OutragiousOutrageous and Cruel. And 3. The Devil is called a Lion, becauſe Roaring, Rapacious and devouring …
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    … becauſe Noble, Heroick, and Unconquerable. 2. Wicked Men and Tyrants are ſo called, becauſe Fierce, OutragiousOutrageous and Cruel. And 3. The Devil is called a Lion, becauſe Roaring, Rapacious and devouring …

    Benjamin Keach · Tropes and Figures · p. 363 · Open in the reader

The Nature of Apostasy B27715

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    … and hear of all those dreadfull Effects of this Apostasie in all manner of OutragiousOutrageous Sins that the World is filled withall?
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    … and hear of all those dreadfull Effects of this Apostasie in all manner of OutragiousOutrageous Sins that the World is filled withall?

    John Owen · The Nature of Apostasy · p. 572 · Open in the reader

The Lords Voice Crying out to His People N01456

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    … they have been, for the common Reſtraints, whereby God has preſerved People from that OutragiousOutrageous Wickedneſs and Horrendous Miſery, that their Indwelling Corruption would carry and hurry them into …
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    … they have been, for the common Reſtraints, whereby God has preſerved People from that OutragiousOutrageous Wickedneſs and Horrendous Miſery, that their Indwelling Corruption would carry and hurry them into …

    Nathaniel Clap · The Lords Voice Crying out to His People · p. 37 · Open in the reader