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charmecharm

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

Puritas changed it
474 times in 302 works
Consistency
87.4% (474 of 542)
Reach if approved
~569 places (estimated)
MorphAdorner
Agrees: charm
Matches
Exact word, any case
In our text
542 times in the 7,099 works compared
Other readings
None
Taken into joins
None

If approved, its rationale reads: “Suggested by the Puritas diff (474 changes in 302 works, 87.4% consistent).”

Where Puritas made the change (8 of 474)

Our text, as printed and with the candidate applied
  1. Printed
    Inchauntment or charmecharm wenches. 109.
    With rule
    Inchauntment or charmecharm wenches. 109.

    John Bale · Against a Rank Papist · Open in the reader

  2. Printed
    … of, Psalme 58.4, 5. Stop thine eare and hearken not to the voice of these charmers, charmecharm they never so wisely.
    With rule
    … of, Psalme 58.4, 5. Stop thine eare and hearken not to the voice of these charmers, charmecharm they never so wisely.

    Arthur Hildersham · Lectures Upon Psalm 51 · p. 785 · Open in the reader

  3. Printed
    … we ſhulde forbydde other men to ſwere, to lye, to deceyue, to curſe, to charmecharm, or by any other meanes to ſynne, with the name of god, by ye …
    With rule
    … we ſhulde forbydde other men to ſwere, to lye, to deceyue, to curſe, to charmecharm, or by any other meanes to ſynne, with the name of god, by ye …

    Martin Luther · Treatise of Good Works · Open in the reader

  4. Printed
    20. So Satan teacheth his to cut off haire, and burne it, & to write a charmecharm and blot it out, and then giue it one, also to vse …otions; thus …
    With rule
    20. So Satan teacheth his to cut off haire, and burne it, & to write a charmecharm and blot it out, and then giue it one, also to vse …otions; thus …

    Richard Bernard · A Guide to Grand-jury Men · p. 165 · Open in the reader

  5. Printed
    … which the Horologe and Clocke of Rome hath measured out,) vnlesse our Author can charmecharm their consciences with some Magicke spells; or cause some higher Powers to silence, and …
    With rule
    … which the Horologe and Clocke of Rome hath measured out,) vnlesse our Author can charmecharm their consciences with some Magicke spells; or cause some higher Powers to silence, and …

    William Prynne · Survey and Censure of Mr Cozens · p. 39 · Open in the reader

  6. Printed
    … priuiledge or commission to speake so directly againste one of your owne groundes, to charmecharm the Prince withall, to thend shee may lende a listening eare to youre vniust …
    With rule
    … priuiledge or commission to speake so directly againste one of your owne groundes, to charmecharm the Prince withall, to thend shee may lende a listening eare to youre vniust …

    John Field · A Caveat for Parsons Howlet · Open in the reader

  7. Printed
    … be vnwillingly conscious of their Atheisticall Iestes, Libertine Feastes, worse then Pagan Adulteries, and charmecharm our tongues with silence; when the glory of our God, the price of their …
    With rule
    … be vnwillingly conscious of their Atheisticall Iestes, Libertine Feastes, worse then Pagan Adulteries, and charmecharm our tongues with silence; when the glory of our God, the price of their …

    Thomas Adams · The Gallants Burden · Open in the reader

  8. Printed
    Well many there be, that charmecharm the charmer neuer so wisely, they will not heare, that they might preuent the …
    With rule
    Well many there be, that charmecharm the charmer neuer so wisely, they will not heare, that they might preuent the …

    Richard Greenham · Works · p. 527 · Open in the reader

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Places Puritas left as printed: likely exceptions (68)

43 of them are in works where Puritas changed it elsewhere, so their places are known; 30 are listed here. 25 more are in works where it never changed. Each is our text, as the rule would change it.

The Happiness of the Church A01956

  • Printed
    … treason, and they will answere him in gunpowder. Yea let him charmecharm with a CharmeCharm, a witlesse, senceles sorcerie; and if a tooth akes, or a hog grones, they …
    With rule
    … treason, and they will answere him in gunpowder. Yea let him charmecharm with a CharmeCharm, a witlesse, senceles sorcerie; and if a tooth akes, or a hog grones, they …

    Thomas Adams · The Happiness of the Church · p. 191 · Open in the reader

Against Symbolizing with Antichrist in Ceremonies A09002

  • Printed
    … are ſo ſtrictly obſerved, as that they are in a maner turned into a CharmeCharm, pa. 19.
    With rule
    … are ſo ſtrictly obſerved, as that they are in a maner turned into a CharmeCharm, pa. 19.

    Robert Parker · Against Symbolizing with Antichrist in Ceremonies · Open in the reader

A Guide to Grand-jury Men A09118

  • Printed
    … repeated a verse, till he was made to pronounce it backward againe. By a CharmeCharm did Gaufredy bewitch one Louyse Chapeau, into whom the Diuell entred.
    With rule
    … repeated a verse, till he was made to pronounce it backward againe. By a CharmeCharm did Gaufredy bewitch one Louyse Chapeau, into whom the Diuell entred.

    Richard Bernard · A Guide to Grand-jury Men · p. 177 · Open in the reader

The Damned Art of Witchcraft A09402

  • Printed
    What a CharmeCharm is. 130
    With rule
    What a CharmeCharm is. 130

    William Perkins · The Damned Art of Witchcraft · Open in the reader

  • Printed
    Inchantment is the working of wonders by a CharmeCharm. This the Lord expressely forbiddeth, Deuter. 18. 11. Let none be found among you, that is …
    With rule
    Inchantment is the working of wonders by a CharmeCharm. This the Lord expressely forbiddeth, Deuter. 18. 11. Let none be found among you, that is …

    William Perkins · The Damned Art of Witchcraft · p. 127 · Open in the reader

  • Printed
    … carrie the nature of the thing, whereof and whereabout they be made, but the CharmeCharm doth not alwaies follow the nature of the words, but hath another nature in …
    With rule
    … carrie the nature of the thing, whereof and whereabout they be made, but the CharmeCharm doth not alwaies follow the nature of the words, but hath another nature in …

    William Perkins · The Damned Art of Witchcraft · p. 132 · Open in the reader

  • Printed
    … in the heart: whereas the bare reading and muttering ouer the words of a CharmeCharm by an Inchanter, though in an vnknowne to…gue, in …ude and barbarous words …
    With rule
    … in the heart: whereas the bare reading and muttering ouer the words of a CharmeCharm by an Inchanter, though in an vnknowne to…gue, in …ude and barbarous words …

    William Perkins · The Damned Art of Witchcraft · p. 145 · Open in the reader

  • Printed
    And thus much of Inchantment standing vpon the practise of wonders by a CharmeCharm.
    With rule
    And thus much of Inchantment standing vpon the practise of wonders by a CharmeCharm.

    William Perkins · The Damned Art of Witchcraft · p. 148 · Open in the reader

Sermons on Ephesians A17705

  • Printed
    … make them but as Idols. And (therfore) in poperie Baptim is but as a CharmeCharm, bycause they think there is no saluation but by the water. I let passe …
    With rule
    … make them but as Idols. And (therfore) in poperie Baptim is but as a CharmeCharm, bycause they think there is no saluation but by the water. I let passe …

    John Calvin · Sermons on Ephesians · p. 285 · Open in the reader

Exposition of the Sermon on the Mount A18052

  • Printed
    … haue they it in any eſtimation to ſatisfie the fleſh. Beſides the Lure or CharmeCharm rather, of good words, and faire ſpeeches, whereby the cauſers of diuiſion and offences …
    With rule
    … haue they it in any eſtimation to ſatisfie the fleſh. Beſides the Lure or CharmeCharm rather, of good words, and faire ſpeeches, whereby the cauſers of diuiſion and offences …

    John Carter · Exposition of the Sermon on the Mount · p. 114 · Open in the reader

Satan Transformed Into an Angel of Light A19294

  • Printed
    … ioyning societies together: wherein, the holie-Ghost both setteth downe the effect of a CharmeCharm: namely, that it is able to stay the Adder from stinging those that shall …
    With rule
    … ioyning societies together: wherein, the holie-Ghost both setteth downe the effect of a CharmeCharm: namely, that it is able to stay the Adder from stinging those that shall …

    Thomas Cooper · Satan Transformed Into an Angel of Light · p. 65 · Open in the reader

  • Printed
    As also the Ground of the CharmeCharm, wherein it hath it power: Namely, Societies, or Confederacies, cunningly made, not betweene man …
    With rule
    As also the Ground of the CharmeCharm, wherein it hath it power: Namely, Societies, or Confederacies, cunningly made, not betweene man …

    Thomas Cooper · Satan Transformed Into an Angel of Light · p. 65 · Open in the reader

  • Printed
    This is done, first, by Enchantment; namely, when by some CharmeCharm wonderous workes are wrought.
    With rule
    This is done, first, by Enchantment; namely, when by some CharmeCharm wonderous workes are wrought.

    Thomas Cooper · Satan Transformed Into an Angel of Light · p. 157 · Open in the reader

  • Printed
    Seeing a CharmeCharm is no other then a spell consisting of strange words, wherin is pretended some …
    With rule
    Seeing a CharmeCharm is no other then a spell consisting of strange words, wherin is pretended some …

    Thomas Cooper · Satan Transformed Into an Angel of Light · p. 160 · Open in the reader

  • Printed
    … againe, and so to helpe as well as to hurt: As appeareth by the CharmeCharm heereafter set downe to this end.
    With rule
    … againe, and so to helpe as well as to hurt: As appeareth by the CharmeCharm heereafter set downe to this end.

    Thomas Cooper · Satan Transformed Into an Angel of Light · p. 225 · Open in the reader

The Mystery of Witchcraft Discovering the Truth of Nature A19295

  • Printed
    … ioyning societies together: wherein, the holie-Ghost both setteth downe the effect of a CharmeCharm: namely, that it is able to stay the Adder from stinging those that shall …
    With rule
    … ioyning societies together: wherein, the holie-Ghost both setteth downe the effect of a CharmeCharm: namely, that it is able to stay the Adder from stinging those that shall …

    Thomas Cooper · The Mystery of Witchcraft Discovering the Truth of Nature · p. 65 · Open in the reader

  • Printed
    As also the Ground of the CharmeCharm, wherein it hath it power: Namely, Societies, or Confederacies, cunningly made, not betweene man …
    With rule
    As also the Ground of the CharmeCharm, wherein it hath it power: Namely, Societies, or Confederacies, cunningly made, not betweene man …

    Thomas Cooper · The Mystery of Witchcraft Discovering the Truth of Nature · p. 65 · Open in the reader

  • Printed
    This is done, first, by Enchantment; namely, when by some CharmeCharm wonderous workes are wrought.
    With rule
    This is done, first, by Enchantment; namely, when by some CharmeCharm wonderous workes are wrought.

    Thomas Cooper · The Mystery of Witchcraft Discovering the Truth of Nature · p. 157 · Open in the reader

  • Printed
    Seeing a CharmeCharm is no other then a spell consisting of strange words, wherein is pretended some …
    With rule
    Seeing a CharmeCharm is no other then a spell consisting of strange words, wherein is pretended some …

    Thomas Cooper · The Mystery of Witchcraft Discovering the Truth of Nature · p. 160 · Open in the reader

  • Printed
    … againe, and so to helpe as well as to hurt: As appeareth by the CharmeCharm heereafter set downe to this end.
    With rule
    … againe, and so to helpe as well as to hurt: As appeareth by the CharmeCharm heereafter set downe to this end.

    Thomas Cooper · The Mystery of Witchcraft Discovering the Truth of Nature · p. 225 · Open in the reader

Eighty Sermons A20637

  • Printed
    … diſcerne it not, and at one time or other, this bleſſed exorciſme, this holy CharmeCharm, this Ordinance of God, the word of God in the mouth of his ſervant …
    With rule
    … diſcerne it not, and at one time or other, this bleſſed exorciſme, this holy CharmeCharm, this Ordinance of God, the word of God in the mouth of his ſervant …

    John Donne · Eighty Sermons · p. 512 · Open in the reader

  • Printed
    … it Amuletum ad profligandum daemonem; Any Pſalme is Exorciſme enough to expell any Devill, CharmeCharm enough to remove any tentation, Enchantment enough to eaſe, nay to ſweeten any tribulation …
    With rule
    … it Amuletum ad profligandum daemonem; Any Pſalme is Exorciſme enough to expell any Devill, CharmeCharm enough to remove any tentation, Enchantment enough to eaſe, nay to ſweeten any tribulation …

    John Donne · Eighty Sermons · p. 643 · Open in the reader

Gods Holy Mind Touching Matters Moral A21266

  • Printed
    Answ. This; when men turne any part of Gods Word to a CharmeCharm, or Sorcerie; and vse the words or sentences of Scripture; either for the curing …
    With rule
    Answ. This; when men turne any part of Gods Word to a CharmeCharm, or Sorcerie; and vse the words or sentences of Scripture; either for the curing …

    Edward Elton · Gods Holy Mind Touching Matters Moral · p. 66 · Open in the reader

Fifty Sermons A36296

  • Printed
    … Cherubims and the flaming sword had not been placed by God to hinder him. CharmeCharm the Charmer never so wisely, (as David speaks) he cannot utter a sweeter, nor …
    With rule
    … Cherubims and the flaming sword had not been placed by God to hinder him. CharmeCharm the Charmer never so wisely, (as David speaks) he cannot utter a sweeter, nor …

    John Donne · Fifty Sermons · p. 209 · Open in the reader

Commentary on the Minor Prophets A63068

  • Printed
    … pray for him. Some wicked pray (ſo as it is: indeed they Cant, or CharmeCharm, rather then pray, Eſay 26.16 they powred forth a charmecharm when they chaſtening was upon …
    With rule
    … pray for him. Some wicked pray (ſo as it is: indeed they Cant, or CharmeCharm, rather then pray, Eſay 26.16 they powred forth a charmecharm when they chaſtening was upon …

    John Trapp · Commentary on the Minor Prophets · p. 109 · Open in the reader

Poems A69225

  • Printed
    Impriſon'd in an Hearbe, or CharmeCharm or Tree,
    With rule
    Impriſon'd in an Hearbe, or CharmeCharm or Tree,

    John Donne · Poems · p. 248 · Open in the reader

Select Cases Conscience Touching Witches and Witchcrafts A85867

  • Printed
    … that the Witch hath left or put in any place, for a Signe, Spell, CharmeCharm to bewitch by; and that ſuch a thing removed, diſſolved, the Witchcraft is diſappointed …
    With rule
    … that the Witch hath left or put in any place, for a Signe, Spell, CharmeCharm to bewitch by; and that ſuch a thing removed, diſſolved, the Witchcraft is diſappointed …

    John Gaule · Select Cases Conscience Touching Witches and Witchcrafts · p. 139 · Open in the reader

  • Printed
    … a witch, to be holpen againſt a Witch. 2. In uſing a certain or ſuppoſed CharmeCharm; againſt an uncertaine or ſuſpected witchcraft. 3. In ſearching anxiouſly for the Witches ſigne or …
    With rule
    … a witch, to be holpen againſt a Witch. 2. In uſing a certain or ſuppoſed CharmeCharm; againſt an uncertaine or ſuſpected witchcraft. 3. In ſearching anxiouſly for the Witches ſigne or …

    John Gaule · Select Cases Conscience Touching Witches and Witchcrafts · p. 142 · Open in the reader

  • Printed
    … reply, out of an Ancient Fathers owne words to one that had procured a CharmeCharm to cure his Child, and objecting, What, would you have it periſh? Yea, let …
    With rule
    … reply, out of an Ancient Fathers owne words to one that had procured a CharmeCharm to cure his Child, and objecting, What, would you have it periſh? Yea, let …

    John Gaule · Select Cases Conscience Touching Witches and Witchcrafts · p. 166 · Open in the reader

Exposition of the Apostles Creed B27417

  • Printed
    … moved: And thus it happens to a man that is bewitched by these Impostours, CharmeCharm him with the clearest evidence of Reason or Scripture, you sing to a deaf …
    With rule
    … moved: And thus it happens to a man that is bewitched by these Impostours, CharmeCharm him with the clearest evidence of Reason or Scripture, you sing to a deaf …

    William Nicholson · Exposition of the Apostles Creed · p. 68 · Open in the reader