Waiting for reviewFinal eCandidate #1226 · from the Puritas diff · puritas-full-2026-10-19

wayesways

A final e dropped: selfe → self, beene → been, hee → he.

Puritas changed it: 49,514 times in 4,025 works
Consistency: 99.9% (49,514 of 49,522)
Reach if approved: ~52,050 places (estimated)
MorphAdorner: Agrees: ways
Matches: Exact word, any case
In our text: 49,538 times in the 7,099 works compared
Other readings: None
Taken into joins: None

If approved, its rationale reads: “Suggested by the Puritas diff (49,514 changes in 4,025 works, 99.9% consistent).”

Where Puritas made the change (8 of 49,514)

Our text, as printed and with the candidate applied

Printed
This teſtimonie of the ſpirit, is diſcerned three wayesways: The firſt thing whereby we diſcerne, it is the great heavines of heart and …
With rule
This teſtimonie of the ſpirit, is diſcerned three wayesways: The firſt thing whereby we diſcerne, it is the great heavines of heart and …
John Forbes · Letter to Merchants · p. 72 · Open in the reader
Printed
… e of our Prophets call the voyce in the wildernesse sent to prepare the wayesways of this our King and holy one our redeemer, conuerting by his preaching the …
With rule
… e of our Prophets call the voyce in the wildernesse sent to prepare the wayesways of this our King and holy one our redeemer, conuerting by his preaching the …
John Foxe · A Sermon Preached at the Christening of a Jew · Open in the reader
Printed
… the candelstickes. There is also noted vnto vs, the beautie and perfection of his wayesways, because he hathe feete of metall tried and polished with fire.
With rule
… the candelstickes. There is also noted vnto vs, the beautie and perfection of his wayesways, because he hathe feete of metall tried and polished with fire.
William Fulke · Prelections Upon Revelation · Open in the reader
Printed
… wayesways that none can trace, all must admire:
With rule
… wayesways that none can trace, all must admire:
Thomas Fuller · Davids Heinous Sin, Hearty Repentance, Heavy Punishment · Open in the reader
Printed
… Ranke, three by Lot to be set apart for Surueighors of houses, edifices, high-wayesways and water-courses in and about the City: and often so elected out of …
With rule
… Ranke, three by Lot to be set apart for Surueighors of houses, edifices, high-wayesways and water-courses in and about the City: and often so elected out of …
Thomas Gataker · Nature and Use of Lots · p. 44 · Open in the reader
Printed
… to anſwer thee, that is, we are not ſolicitous to finde out ſhifts, or wayesways about to eſcape, that which is our dutie we will doe: let God alone …
With rule
… to anſwer thee, that is, we are not ſolicitous to finde out ſhifts, or wayesways about to eſcape, that which is our dutie we will doe: let God alone …
Samuel Balmford · The Right Way to Go to Work · p. 24 · Open in the reader
Printed
… maid tary with vs a few daies, at the leaſt ten, afterward goe thy wayesways. 57. Then they ſaid, let vs call the maide, & aske of her mouth.
With rule
… maid tary with vs a few daies, at the leaſt ten, afterward goe thy wayesways. 57. Then they ſaid, let vs call the maide, & aske of her mouth.
Dudley Fenner · Godly and Learned Treatises · p. 59 · Open in the reader
Printed
… thine owne house, and stray not with Dina, till thou be rauished. Consider your wayesways in your hearts. If thou findest not worke enough to doe at home, in …
With rule
… thine owne house, and stray not with Dina, till thou be rauished. Consider your wayesways in your hearts. If thou findest not worke enough to doe at home, in …
Thomas Adams · The Devils Banket Described · p. 261 · Open in the reader

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Places Puritas left as printed: likely exceptions (8)

8 of them are in works where Puritas changed it elsewhere, so their places are known; Each is our text, as the rule would change it.

The Sovereign Power of Parliaments and Kingdoms A56211

Printed
… have worshipped the Goddesse of the Zidonians, &c. AND HAVE NOT WALKED IN MY WAYESWAYS, to doe that which is right in mine eyes, to keep my Statuts and …
With rule
… have worshipped the Goddesse of the Zidonians, &c. AND HAVE NOT WALKED IN MY WAYESWAYS, to doe that which is right in mine eyes, to keep my Statuts and …
William Prynne · The Sovereign Power of Parliaments and Kingdoms · p. 132 · Open in the reader

Vindication of Old Fundamental Liberties A56227

Printed
… ſuper-tranſcendent Authority, as) may (as they aſſert) DAY ASIDE ALL PARLIAMENTS and PARLIAMENTARY WAYESWAYS, and appoint SOMETHING ELSE, as more ſeaſonable and proper to us, and as Providence …
With rule
… ſuper-tranſcendent Authority, as) may (as they aſſert) DAY ASIDE ALL PARLIAMENTS and PARLIAMENTARY WAYESWAYS, and appoint SOMETHING ELSE, as more ſeaſonable and proper to us, and as Providence …
William Prynne · Vindication of Old Fundamental Liberties · p. 3 · Open in the reader

A Survey of the Sum of Church Discipline A86533

Printed
… is therefore in reason (as all Judicious collect out of the place) these Two WAYESWAYS of dispensation to be attended.
With rule
… is therefore in reason (as all Judicious collect out of the place) these Two WAYESWAYS of dispensation to be attended.
Thomas Hooker · A Survey of the Sum of Church Discipline · p. 42 · Open in the reader

The Duty of Pastors and People Distinguished A90265

Printed
… precepts, and the practiſe of Gods people in all ages. Together with THE SEVERALL WAYESWAYS OF EXTRAORDINARY calling to the office of publike Teaching, with what aſſurance ſuch teachers …
With rule
… precepts, and the practiſe of Gods people in all ages. Together with THE SEVERALL WAYESWAYS OF EXTRAORDINARY calling to the office of publike Teaching, with what aſſurance ſuch teachers …
John Owen · The Duty of Pastors and People Distinguished · Open in the reader

The Sovereign Power of Parliaments Part 4 A91185

Printed
… have worſhipped the Goddeſſe of the Zidonians, &c. AND HAVE NOT WALKED IN MY WAYESWAYS, to doe that which is right in mine eyes, to keep my Statuts and …
With rule
… have worſhipped the Goddeſſe of the Zidonians, &c. AND HAVE NOT WALKED IN MY WAYESWAYS, to doe that which is right in mine eyes, to keep my Statuts and …
William Prynne · The Sovereign Power of Parliaments Part 4 · p. 132 · Open in the reader

Legal and Rational Plea A91199

Printed
… manner of Election and time of Parliaments: YEA AND TO LAY ASIDE ALL PARLIAMENTARY WAYESWAYS; AND CONSTITUTE SOME OTHER FORM OF GOVERNMENT, if they ſee it more conducing to …
With rule
… manner of Election and time of Parliaments: YEA AND TO LAY ASIDE ALL PARLIAMENTARY WAYESWAYS; AND CONSTITUTE SOME OTHER FORM OF GOVERNMENT, if they ſee it more conducing to …
William Prynne · Legal and Rational Plea · p. 27 · Open in the reader

The Lords Supper Briefly Vindicated A91214

Printed
… other means: But TO BREED or INCREASE FAITH IN US, THERE ARE MANY MORE WAYESWAYS THAN CAN BE RECKONED. Some men are moved onlie by hearing Gods word. Some …
With rule
… other means: But TO BREED or INCREASE FAITH IN US, THERE ARE MANY MORE WAYESWAYS THAN CAN BE RECKONED. Some men are moved onlie by hearing Gods word. Some …
William Prynne · The Lords Supper Briefly Vindicated · p. 27 · Open in the reader

Relation of the Prosecution of Nathaniel Fiennes A91306

Printed
… the ſaid City and Forces into his charge as Governour, and BY ALL POSSIBLE WAYESWAYS AND MEANES TO PROVIDE FOR THE DEFENCE AND SECURITIE OF THE SAME, AND TO …
With rule
… the ſaid City and Forces into his charge as Governour, and BY ALL POSSIBLE WAYESWAYS AND MEANES TO PROVIDE FOR THE DEFENCE AND SECURITIE OF THE SAME, AND TO …
William Prynne · Relation of the Prosecution of Nathaniel Fiennes · p. 94 · Open in the reader