Waiting for reviewFinal eCandidate #1925 · from the Puritas diff · puritas-full-2026-10-19

theiretheir

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

Puritas changed it: 1,100 times in 155 works
Consistency: 98.6% (1,100 of 1,115)
Reach if approved: ~1,172 places (estimated)
MorphAdorner: Agrees: their
Matches: Exact word, any case
In our text: 1,115 times in the 7,099 works compared
Other readings: None
Taken into joins: None

If approved, its rationale reads: “Suggested by the Puritas diff (1,100 changes in 155 works, 98.6% consistent).”

Where Puritas made the change (8 of 1,100)

Our text, as printed and with the candidate applied

Printed
… the Gods (as they vse to say) did vse the tonges of birdes as theiretheir interpreters, to make thinges knowen vnto men. The like for the flying of birds …
With rule
… the Gods (as they vse to say) did vse the tonges of birdes as theiretheir interpreters, to make thinges knowen vnto men. The like for the flying of birds …
George Gifford · Discourse of the Subtle Practices of Devils · Open in the reader
Printed
… Profeſſe themſelues to be knowers and doers of the word, to beware how by theiretheir euill liues, they be a meanes to bring the precious word of God into …
With rule
… Profeſſe themſelues to be knowers and doers of the word, to beware how by theiretheir euill liues, they be a meanes to bring the precious word of God into …
Samuel Hieron · The Dignity of the Scripture · p. 10 · Open in the reader
Printed
… Maister peece and many arguments evinceth this, which they take from the continuation of theiretheir calling from 300. yeares after Christ, and not before which as they cannot prove, so …
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… Maister peece and many arguments evinceth this, which they take from the continuation of theiretheir calling from 300. yeares after Christ, and not before which as they cannot prove, so …
Alexander Leighton · Appeal to the Parliament · p. 24 · Open in the reader
Printed
… houses of euerye Citye in Egipte) sente his sonnes thither to bye corne for theiretheir money, that they might liue and n…t die. To be short, seyng the …
With rule
… houses of euerye Citye in Egipte) sente his sonnes thither to bye corne for theiretheir money, that they might liue and n…t die. To be short, seyng the …
Thomas Becon · The Fortress of the Faithful Against the Cruel Assaults of Poverty and Hunger · Open in the reader
Printed
… is righteous, and therefore that it doth accurſe all ſinners, to wit as well theiretheir bodies as ſoules, as well in this worlde as in the world to come …
With rule
… is righteous, and therefore that it doth accurſe all ſinners, to wit as well theiretheir bodies as ſoules, as well in this worlde as in the world to come …
Caspar Olevian · Exposition of the Apostles Creed · p. 48 · Open in the reader
Printed
… there was amongest them greate fautes aswell in the ignorance of doctrine, as in theiretheir liuing.
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… there was amongest them greate fautes aswell in the ignorance of doctrine, as in theiretheir liuing.
Theodore Beza · Answer to Navarre · Open in the reader
Printed
… low countries, comelily, and in good order…y that knott of marriage amongst such theiretheir subjects, as require it at their hands. Neither did God as a minister joyn …
With rule
… low countries, comelily, and in good order…y that knott of marriage amongst such theiretheir subjects, as require it at their hands. Neither did God as a minister joyn …
John Robinson · Apology of Certain Christians · p. 41 · Open in the reader
Printed
… Cannoues for a greate parte doe nothinge else but serue theiretheir bellies. Looke vppon theiretheir cheekes and vppon theiretheir greate paunches / and you shall fynde that they serue their …
With rule
… Cannoues for a greate parte doe nothinge else but serue theiretheir bellies. Looke vppon theiretheir cheekes and vppon theiretheir greate paunches / and you shall fynde that they serue their …
William Turner · The Hunting of the Fox and the Wolf · Open in the reader

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Places Puritas left as printed: likely exceptions (15)

12 of them are in works where Puritas changed it elsewhere, so their places are known; 3 more are in works where it never changed. Each is our text, as the rule would change it.

Sermon on Matthew 18 A06510

Printed
… to ſaue hym and to preſerue him, as Chriſt teſtyfyeth in the goſpell ſaynge. TheireTheir Angelles in heauen do ſee the face of my father which is in heauen …
With rule
… to ſaue hym and to preſerue him, as Chriſt teſtyfyeth in the goſpell ſaynge. TheireTheir Angelles in heauen do ſee the face of my father which is in heauen …
Martin Luther · Sermon on Matthew 18 · Open in the reader

Discovery of Jacksons Vanity A14095

Printed
… I desire to picke out as well as I can. And that is this; TheireTheir obedience should be rewarded with infinite joy: therefore theiretheir obedience may be justly punished …
With rule
… I desire to picke out as well as I can. And that is this; TheireTheir obedience should be rewarded with infinite joy: therefore theiretheir obedience may be justly punished …
William Twisse · Discovery of Jacksons Vanity · p. 691 · Open in the reader

All the Examinations of the Martyr John Bradford A16571

Printed
… doo all euyll thinges againſte you. wel quoth he, this is not muche materiall. TheireTheir is but one waye Chriſte. How come we to know him, where ſhal we …
With rule
… doo all euyll thinges againſte you. wel quoth he, this is not muche materiall. TheireTheir is but one waye Chriſte. How come we to know him, where ſhal we …
John Bradford · All the Examinations of the Martyr John Bradford · Open in the reader

Exposition of the Prophecy of Daniel A16852

Printed
But there ſhal bee alſo a choice and difference in this people: TheireTheir deliveraunce ſhal not be ſo confuſed to bring all to eternall life, but thoſe …
With rule
But there ſhal bee alſo a choice and difference in this people: TheireTheir deliveraunce ſhal not be ſo confuſed to bring all to eternall life, but thoſe …
Thomas Brightman · Exposition of the Prophecy of Daniel · p. 62 · Open in the reader

The Sinful Shameful Lying and Ridiculous Discourse of Samuel Harshnet A19855

Printed
… vttered. and in this reſpecte their was good and iuſt cauſe of publiſhinge them. 3. TheireTheir is ſmall cauſe why any ſhould commend me, or conceiue well of me in …
With rule
… vttered. and in this reſpecte their was good and iuſt cauſe of publiſhinge them. 3. TheireTheir is ſmall cauſe why any ſhould commend me, or conceiue well of me in …
John Darrell · The Sinful Shameful Lying and Ridiculous Discourse of Samuel Harshnet · p. 174 · Open in the reader

Exposition of Proverbs 13-14 A20549

Printed
… thereof, yet one impediment hindereth them that they cannot bee broughte to exerciſe it. TheireTheir kinde hearte is ſo tenderly affected towardes theiretheir little ones, that they cannot endure …
With rule
… thereof, yet one impediment hindereth them that they cannot bee broughte to exerciſe it. TheireTheir kinde hearte is ſo tenderly affected towardes theiretheir little ones, that they cannot endure …
John Dod · Exposition of Proverbs 13-14 · p. 74 · Open in the reader

Two Treatises 3 A29533

Printed
… had brought upon themselves, they bewailed their condition, yet were far from true repentance. TheireTheir countenance was changed, (as it is said of Cain Gen. 4. 5. his countenance fell) but …
With rule
… had brought upon themselves, they bewailed their condition, yet were far from true repentance. TheireTheir countenance was changed, (as it is said of Cain Gen. 4. 5. his countenance fell) but …
John Brinsley · Two Treatises 3 · p. 130 · Open in the reader

The Infancy of the World A76717

Printed
TheireTheir liquor unto thirsty Tantalus,
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TheireTheir liquor unto thirsty Tantalus,
Nicolas Billingsley · The Infancy of the World · p. 176 · Open in the reader

The Unreasonableness of the Separation Made Apparent 2 B11736

Printed
3. He bids observe the vanity of Maister Bradshaws speech: TheireTheir ministers are true ministers if they be, &c. which is, saith he, as if …
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3. He bids observe the vanity of Maister Bradshaws speech: TheireTheir ministers are true ministers if they be, &c. which is, saith he, as if …
William Bradshaw · The Unreasonableness of the Separation Made Apparent 2 · p. 17 · Open in the reader
Printed
… Canons; and whether they should be suffered to preach, &c. without subscribing and conforming. TheireTheir Canons urge all upon paine of excommunication ipso facto.
With rule
… Canons; and whether they should be suffered to preach, &c. without subscribing and conforming. TheireTheir Canons urge all upon paine of excommunication ipso facto.
William Bradshaw · The Unreasonableness of the Separation Made Apparent 2 · p. 36 · Open in the reader
Printed
2. TheireTheir authority in causes Ecclesiasticall over Provinces, &c. is either such as the civill magistrate …
With rule
2. TheireTheir authority in causes Ecclesiasticall over Provinces, &c. is either such as the civill magistrate …
William Bradshaw · The Unreasonableness of the Separation Made Apparent 2 · p. 47 · Open in the reader
Printed
4. TheireTheir Courts determine no other civill causes, than the civill Magistrate and his Laws doe …
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4. TheireTheir Courts determine no other civill causes, than the civill Magistrate and his Laws doe …
William Bradshaw · The Unreasonableness of the Separation Made Apparent 2 · p. 48 · Open in the reader