Waiting for reviewFinal eCandidate #2108 · from the Puritas diff · puritas-full-2026-10-19

highnessehighness

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

Puritas changed it: 1,388 times in 434 works
Consistency: 98.5% (1,388 of 1,408)
Reach if approved: ~1,479 places (estimated)
MorphAdorner: Agrees: highness
Matches: Exact word, any case
In our text: 1,408 times in the 7,099 works compared
Other readings: None
Taken into joins: None

If approved, its rationale reads: “Suggested by the Puritas diff (1,388 changes in 434 works, 98.5% consistent).”

Where Puritas made the change (8 of 1,388)

Our text, as printed and with the candidate applied

Printed
… is too high this way, all meditate matters too high for them. But this highneſſehighness muſt be abated and brought low, that roome may be made for that which …
With rule
… is too high this way, all meditate matters too high for them. But this highneſſehighness muſt be abated and brought low, that roome may be made for that which …
John Mayer · The English Catechism Explained · p. 46 · Open in the reader
Printed
… way, without ambages or circumstances, is the most compendious course. Why then should your HighnesseHighness, in this most dangerous passage, goe about the furthest way, and not rather goe …
With rule
… way, without ambages or circumstances, is the most compendious course. Why then should your HighnesseHighness, in this most dangerous passage, goe about the furthest way, and not rather goe …
John Phillips · The Way to Heaven · p. 38 · Open in the reader
Printed
… the wrath of God was a terror to him, and by reason of his HighnesseHighness, he could not indure: so also in 1. Pet. 1. 17. though hee bee a Father, yet …
With rule
… the wrath of God was a terror to him, and by reason of his HighnesseHighness, he could not indure: so also in 1. Pet. 1. 17. though hee bee a Father, yet …
John Preston · Remains · p. 275 · Open in the reader
Printed
… by the renowmed Queene of Englande, or at the least as muche as her highnessehighness might iustly speake vnto you: which neuerthelesse if had beene set downe by her …
With rule
… by the renowmed Queene of Englande, or at the least as muche as her highnessehighness might iustly speake vnto you: which neuerthelesse if had beene set downe by her …
John Foxe · The Pope Confuted · Open in the reader
Printed
… lives, goods and estates, and all that we have in the world, to his HighnesseHighness service, and to the honour of his Royal Crowne.
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… lives, goods and estates, and all that we have in the world, to his HighnesseHighness service, and to the honour of his Royal Crowne.
George Gillespie · Dispute Against the English-Popish Ceremonies · p. 123 · Open in the reader
Printed
… as your holines, your grace, your Lordeshippe, your fatherhoode, your mastership, your reuerēce, honor, highnessehighness, worship, magnificence, goodnesse, Gods vicar, spirituall syr, ghostly father, phisition of soules, defender of …
With rule
… as your holines, your grace, your Lordeshippe, your fatherhoode, your mastership, your reuerēce, honor, highnessehighness, worship, magnificence, goodnesse, Gods vicar, spirituall syr, ghostly father, phisition of soules, defender of …
John Bale · The Image of Both Churches in Revelation · Open in the reader
Printed
… the citie of London differred by reaſon of the plague: and publiſhed by his HighneſſeHighness ſpeciall allowance.
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… the citie of London differred by reaſon of the plague: and publiſhed by his HighneſſeHighness ſpeciall allowance.
William Hubbock · An Oration Gratulatory to King James · Open in the reader
Printed
… was never yet denyed under Pagan Emperors to poore Christians; and the which your HighnesseHighness hath never yet refused to grant to any in your Kingdomes: which hath emboldened …
With rule
… was never yet denyed under Pagan Emperors to poore Christians; and the which your HighnesseHighness hath never yet refused to grant to any in your Kingdomes: which hath emboldened …
John Bastwick · Answer to John Banks · Open in the reader

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Places Puritas left as printed: likely exceptions (20)

17 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.

Treatise of the Passions and Faculties of the Soul A10663

Printed
TO HER HIGHNESSEHIGHNESS THE PRINCESSE ELIZABETH, PRINCESSE PALATINE OF THE RHINE, DVTCHES OF BAVARIA, &c. AND ELDEST …
With rule
TO HER HIGHNESSEHIGHNESS THE PRINCESSE ELIZABETH, PRINCESSE PALATINE OF THE RHINE, DVTCHES OF BAVARIA, &c. AND ELDEST …
Edward Reynolds · Treatise of the Passions and Faculties of the Soul · Open in the reader

Emblems Ancient and Modern A15631

Printed
A pleaſurefull delight) your HIGHNESSEHIGHNESS may
With rule
A pleaſurefull delight) your HIGHNESSEHIGHNESS may
George Wither · Emblems Ancient and Modern · Open in the reader

A Censure of Simony A17294

Printed
… as Pyrates seeke to make their Prey and Prize: then let mee craue your HIGHNESSEHIGHNESS pardon, for putting this my small Barke vnder your Castle Wall, as fearing both …
With rule
… as Pyrates seeke to make their Prey and Prize: then let mee craue your HIGHNESSEHIGHNESS pardon, for putting this my small Barke vnder your Castle Wall, as fearing both …
Henry Burton · A Censure of Simony · Open in the reader
Printed
… vniuersall influence of this comfortable season) it inioy but a speciall reflection of your HIGHNESSEHIGHNESS gracious Countenance vpon it. The rather, it being a Subiect, not vnworthy the knowledge …
With rule
… vniuersall influence of this comfortable season) it inioy but a speciall reflection of your HIGHNESSEHIGHNESS gracious Countenance vpon it. The rather, it being a Subiect, not vnworthy the knowledge …
Henry Burton · A Censure of Simony · Open in the reader
Printed
… vpon his MAIESTIE her happie Successor, I canot wish a worthier Iewell, then your HIGHNESSEHIGHNESS, to recommend it.
With rule
… vpon his MAIESTIE her happie Successor, I canot wish a worthier Iewell, then your HIGHNESSEHIGHNESS, to recommend it.
Henry Burton · A Censure of Simony · Open in the reader
Printed
It needes no application. Onely let mee craue leaue to Petition your HIGHNESSEHIGHNESS, that you would be pleased to sollicite his sacred MAIESTIE for two things. The …
With rule
It needes no application. Onely let mee craue leaue to Petition your HIGHNESSEHIGHNESS, that you would be pleased to sollicite his sacred MAIESTIE for two things. The …
Henry Burton · A Censure of Simony · Open in the reader
Printed
… wise experienced Pilot, as his MAIESTIE, to command; such a Masters Mate as your HIGHNESSEHIGHNESS, to perswade; such vnanimous Mariners to obey the becke of their Gouernour, what Fort …
With rule
… wise experienced Pilot, as his MAIESTIE, to command; such a Masters Mate as your HIGHNESSEHIGHNESS, to perswade; such vnanimous Mariners to obey the becke of their Gouernour, what Fort …
Henry Burton · A Censure of Simony · Open in the reader

Good Thoughts in Bad Times A40662

Printed
TO THE RIGHT HONOURABLE THE LADY DALKEITH, LADY GOVERNESSE TO HER HIGHNESSEHIGHNESS THE PRINCESSE HENRIETTA.
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TO THE RIGHT HONOURABLE THE LADY DALKEITH, LADY GOVERNESSE TO HER HIGHNESSEHIGHNESS THE PRINCESSE HENRIETTA.
Thomas Fuller · Good Thoughts in Bad Times · Open in the reader

The Doctrine of the Saints Perseverance A53688

Printed
TO HIS HIGHNESSEHIGHNESS OLIVER LORD PROTECTOR OF THE COMMON-WEALTH OF England, Scotland and Ireland, with the …
With rule
TO HIS HIGHNESSEHIGHNESS OLIVER LORD PROTECTOR OF THE COMMON-WEALTH OF England, Scotland and Ireland, with the …
John Owen · The Doctrine of the Saints Perseverance · Open in the reader

The Popish Royal Favorite A56192

Printed
… ruine, and without all due consideration and respect OF THE WORTHY ESTEEM WHICH YOUR HIGHNESSEHIGHNESS MOST GRACIOUS CLEMENCY TOWARDS YOUR LOYALL SUBJECTS HATH JUSTLY GAINED EVERY WHERE.
With rule
… ruine, and without all due consideration and respect OF THE WORTHY ESTEEM WHICH YOUR HIGHNESSEHIGHNESS MOST GRACIOUS CLEMENCY TOWARDS YOUR LOYALL SUBJECTS HATH JUSTLY GAINED EVERY WHERE.
William Prynne · The Popish Royal Favorite · p. 28 · Open in the reader

Golden Sands A76090

Printed
Your HIGHNESSEHIGHNESS Moſt humbly Devoted Servant, John Bachiler.
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Your HIGHNESSEHIGHNESS Moſt humbly Devoted Servant, John Bachiler.
John Batchiler · Golden Sands · Open in the reader

Confutation of the Quakers A79837

Printed
TO HIS HIGHNESSEHIGHNESS The Lord Protector Of England, Scotland and Ireland, and the Dominions thereof.
With rule
TO HIS HIGHNESSEHIGHNESS The Lord Protector Of England, Scotland and Ireland, and the Dominions thereof.
Jonathan Clapham · Confutation of the Quakers · Open in the reader

Exposition of Ezekiel 1-5 A85666

Printed
TO THE EXCELLENT PRINCESSE, And moſt hopefull Lady, THE PRINCESSE ELIZABETH HER HIGHNESSEHIGHNESS.
With rule
TO THE EXCELLENT PRINCESSE, And moſt hopefull Lady, THE PRINCESSE ELIZABETH HER HIGHNESSEHIGHNESS.
William Greenhill · Exposition of Ezekiel 1-5 · Open in the reader

Gods Work in Founding Zion A90269

Printed
TO HIS HIGHNESSEHIGHNESS THE LORD PROTECTOR, And To The PARLIAMENT Of the Common-wealth of England, Scotland …
With rule
TO HIS HIGHNESSEHIGHNESS THE LORD PROTECTOR, And To The PARLIAMENT Of the Common-wealth of England, Scotland …
John Owen · Gods Work in Founding Zion · Open in the reader

The Opening of the Great Seal of England A91237

Printed
… the firſt day of I…ly, have IN THEIR SEALES OF OFFICE, THE KINGS HIGHNESSEHIGHNESS ARMES DECENTLY SET, with certaine Carects under the Annes, for the knowledge of the …
With rule
… the firſt day of I…ly, have IN THEIR SEALES OF OFFICE, THE KINGS HIGHNESSEHIGHNESS ARMES DECENTLY SET, with certaine Carects under the Annes, for the knowledge of the …
William Prynne · The Opening of the Great Seal of England · p. 22 · Open in the reader

Rapture Occasioned by the Miraculous Deliverance of His Highness A96783

Printed
A RAPTURE Occaſioned By the late Miraculous Deliverance OF HIS HIGHNESSEHIGHNESS THE Lord Protector, From a Deſperate Danger.
With rule
A RAPTURE Occaſioned By the late Miraculous Deliverance OF HIS HIGHNESSEHIGHNESS THE Lord Protector, From a Deſperate Danger.
George Wither · Rapture Occasioned by the Miraculous Deliverance of His Highness · Open in the reader
Printed
A RAPTURE Occaſioned By the late Miraculous Deliverance OF HIS HIGHNESSEHIGHNESS THE Lord Protector With, a Noverint Univerſi, in the Cloſe.
With rule
A RAPTURE Occaſioned By the late Miraculous Deliverance OF HIS HIGHNESSEHIGHNESS THE Lord Protector With, a Noverint Univerſi, in the Cloſe.
George Wither · Rapture Occasioned by the Miraculous Deliverance of His Highness · p. 1 · Open in the reader