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Waiting for reviewFinal eCandidate #2648 · from the Puritas diff · puritas-full-2026-10-19

britainebritain

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

Puritas changed it
638 times in 215 works
Consistency
96.3% (638 of 662)
Reach if approved
~697 places (estimated)
MorphAdorner
Agrees: britain
Matches
Exact word, any case
In our text
663 times in the 7,099 works compared
Other readings
None
Taken into joins
None

If approved, its rationale reads: “Suggested by the Puritas diff (638 changes in 215 works, 96.3% consistent).”

Where Puritas made the change (8 of 638)

Our text, as printed and with the candidate applied
  1. Printed
    … hands and head for ever in this our famous and thrice renowned Countrey of BritaineBritain.
    With rule
    … hands and head for ever in this our famous and thrice renowned Countrey of BritaineBritain.

    Andrew Willet · Commentary on Genesis and Exodus · p. 167 · Open in the reader

  2. Printed
    … of wit; that Grecian Democritus Abderita, who was also called wisdome it selfe; that BritaineBritain Guildas, called Guildas the sage; that Iew Aben Ezra, of whom it was said …
    With rule
    … of wit; that Grecian Democritus Abderita, who was also called wisdome it selfe; that BritaineBritain Guildas, called Guildas the sage; that Iew Aben Ezra, of whom it was said …

    Richard Younge · The Drunkards Character · p. 191 · Open in the reader

  3. Printed
    To the Mightie Prince JAMES, King of Great BritaineBritain, France and Ireland, Defendour of the Faith, &c.
    With rule
    To the Mightie Prince JAMES, King of Great BritaineBritain, France and Ireland, Defendour of the Faith, &c.

    Hugh Broughton · A Defense of A Consent of Scripture · Open in the reader

  4. Printed
    … to his workes; but unto you I ſay, and to the reſt in great BritaineBritain, as many as have not this doctrine of the Romiſh Jezabel, and which have …
    With rule
    … to his workes; but unto you I ſay, and to the reſt in great BritaineBritain, as many as have not this doctrine of the Romiſh Jezabel, and which have …

    Daniel Featley · A Key Opening Mysterious Texts of Scripture · p. 455 · Open in the reader

  5. Printed
    … his Catalog: Thomas Redonius a white fryer borne in Fraunce in ye Dukedome of BritaineBritain was a famous preacher flourishing (sayth Antonius) Anno 1430. He in his preaching tought through …
    With rule
    … his Catalog: Thomas Redonius a white fryer borne in Fraunce in ye Dukedome of BritaineBritain was a famous preacher flourishing (sayth Antonius) Anno 1430. He in his preaching tought through …

    John Bale · The Pageant of Popes · Open in the reader

  6. Printed
    … and Determiner, vnto the poorest Clyent that iournyeth within the foure seas of Great BritaineBritain, Mercie be multiplied in Ch…ist Iesus:
    With rule
    … and Determiner, vnto the poorest Clyent that iournyeth within the foure seas of Great BritaineBritain, Mercie be multiplied in Ch…ist Iesus:

    William Loe · The Mystery of Mankind · Open in the reader

  7. Printed
    … of our dread soveraigne Lord King IAMES, by the grace of God of Great BritaineBritain, France, and Ireland King, Defender of the Faith, &c.
    With rule
    … of our dread soveraigne Lord King IAMES, by the grace of God of Great BritaineBritain, France, and Ireland King, Defender of the Faith, &c.

    William Bradford · Journal of the Beginning of the English Plantation at Plymouth · p. 3 · Open in the reader

  8. Printed
    … Ciuill: and Common (as we tearm thē) eſpecially in this famous Iland of great BritaineBritain.
    With rule
    … Ciuill: and Common (as we tearm thē) eſpecially in this famous Iland of great BritaineBritain.

    John Sprint · The Necessary Use of the Christian Sabbath · p. 3 · Open in the reader

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Places Puritas left as printed: likely exceptions (24)

15 of them are in works where Puritas changed it elsewhere, so their places are known; 9 more are in works where it never changed. Each is our text, as the rule would change it.

A Key Opening Mysterious Texts of Scripture A00593

  • Printed
    … THE KINGS MOST EXCELLENT MAJESTIE, CHARLES, BY THE GRACE OF GOD, KING OF GREAT BRITAINEBRITAIN, FRANCE, AND IRELAND, DEFENDER OF THE FAITH.
    With rule
    … THE KINGS MOST EXCELLENT MAJESTIE, CHARLES, BY THE GRACE OF GOD, KING OF GREAT BRITAINEBRITAIN, FRANCE, AND IRELAND, DEFENDER OF THE FAITH.

    Daniel Featley · A Key Opening Mysterious Texts of Scripture · Open in the reader

Refutation of a Puritan-Papist A09885

  • Printed
    … iſſued the deſtruction of their citie. So the Eccleſiaſtique and Ciuill eſtate of Great BRITAINEBRITAIN, being inexpugnable by any force of outward violence; many ſubtill and pernicious Sinons deceitfully …
    With rule
    … iſſued the deſtruction of their citie. So the Eccleſiaſtique and Ciuill eſtate of Great BRITAINEBRITAIN, being inexpugnable by any force of outward violence; many ſubtill and pernicious Sinons deceitfully …

    Gabriel Powel · Refutation of a Puritan-Papist · Open in the reader

A Looking Glass for Princes and Peoples Delivered A13078

  • Printed
    CHAP. XXXIX. Their cruell attempts in great BRITAINEBRITAIN.
    With rule
    CHAP. XXXIX. Their cruell attempts in great BRITAINEBRITAIN.

    William Struther · A Looking Glass for Princes and Peoples Delivered · p. 148 · Open in the reader

The Last Battle of the Soul A16539

  • Printed
    TO THE MOST SACRED AND Mightie Monarch CHARLES, King of Great BRITAINEBRITAIN, FRANCE & IRELAND, Defender of the FAITH.
    With rule
    TO THE MOST SACRED AND Mightie Monarch CHARLES, King of Great BRITAINEBRITAIN, FRANCE & IRELAND, Defender of the FAITH.

    Zacharie Boyd · The Last Battle of the Soul · Open in the reader

  • Printed
    … and bee truelie godlie like Nathanael without guile, An hundreth yeares after this Great BRITAINEBRITAIN shall blesse the Name of King CHARLES, yea, and that till God end Time …
    With rule
    … and bee truelie godlie like Nathanael without guile, An hundreth yeares after this Great BRITAINEBRITAIN shall blesse the Name of King CHARLES, yea, and that till God end Time …

    Zacharie Boyd · The Last Battle of the Soul · Open in the reader

Sermon Preached 14 February 1607 A19589

  • Printed
    TO THE PRINCE his Highnesse, HENRIE, The Hope of greate BRITAINEBRITAIN.
    With rule
    TO THE PRINCE his Highnesse, HENRIE, The Hope of greate BRITAINEBRITAIN.

    William Crashaw · Sermon Preached 14 February 1607 · Open in the reader

A Defense of the Catholic Faith A20944

  • Printed
    … their iudgments poliſhed by experience, as it hath happened to the King of great BRITAINEBRITAIN, why ſhould any body wonder, if their their ſpirits flye a pitch aboue ordinary?
    With rule
    … their iudgments poliſhed by experience, as it hath happened to the King of great BRITAINEBRITAIN, why ſhould any body wonder, if their their ſpirits flye a pitch aboue ordinary?

    Pierre du Moulin Sr · A Defense of the Catholic Faith · p. 10 · Open in the reader

  • Printed
    … DEFENCE OF THE CONFESSION Of the Faith, of IAMES the firſt, King of Great BRITAINEBRITAIN. THE SECOND BOOKE.
    With rule
    … DEFENCE OF THE CONFESSION Of the Faith, of IAMES the firſt, King of Great BRITAINEBRITAIN. THE SECOND BOOKE.

    Pierre du Moulin Sr · A Defense of the Catholic Faith · p. 133 · Open in the reader

Works of Joseph Hall A68126

  • Printed
    … AND DREAD SOVERAIGNE LORD, IAMES, BY THE good prouidence of God, King of Great BRITAINEBRITAIN, FRANCE and IRELAND; the moſt worthy, and moſt able Defender of the Faith, and …
    With rule
    … AND DREAD SOVERAIGNE LORD, IAMES, BY THE good prouidence of God, King of Great BRITAINEBRITAIN, FRANCE and IRELAND; the moſt worthy, and moſt able Defender of the Faith, and …

    Joseph Hall · Works of Joseph Hall · Open in the reader

  • Printed
    TO THE HIGH AND MIGHTY PRINCE, HENRY, PRINCE OF GREAT BRITAINEBRITAIN, Sonne and Heire Apparant to our Soueraigne Lord, IAMES, King of GREAT BRITAINEBRITAIN, &c …
    With rule
    TO THE HIGH AND MIGHTY PRINCE, HENRY, PRINCE OF GREAT BRITAINEBRITAIN, Sonne and Heire Apparant to our Soueraigne Lord, IAMES, King of GREAT BRITAINEBRITAIN, &c …

    Joseph Hall · Works of Joseph Hall · p. 271 · Open in the reader

  • Printed
    … GREAT BRITAINEBRITAIN, Sonne and Heire Apparant to our Soueraigne Lord, IAMES, King of GREAT BRITAINEBRITAIN, &c. All glory in eyther world.
    With rule
    … GREAT BRITAINEBRITAIN, Sonne and Heire Apparant to our Soueraigne Lord, IAMES, King of GREAT BRITAINEBRITAIN, &c. All glory in eyther world.

    Joseph Hall · Works of Joseph Hall · p. 271 · Open in the reader

  • Printed
    … SAME MOST GRATIOVS PATRONAGE OF THE HIGH AND MIGHTY PRINCE, HENRY, PRINCE OF GREAT BRITAINEBRITAIN: HIS Highneſſes VNVVORTHY SERVANT humbly proſtrates himſelfe, and his ſecond Labour.
    With rule
    … SAME MOST GRATIOVS PATRONAGE OF THE HIGH AND MIGHTY PRINCE, HENRY, PRINCE OF GREAT BRITAINEBRITAIN: HIS Highneſſes VNVVORTHY SERVANT humbly proſtrates himſelfe, and his ſecond Labour.

    Joseph Hall · Works of Joseph Hall · Open in the reader

  • Printed
    TO THE HIGH AND MIGHTY PRINCE, CHARLES, PRINCE OF GREAT BRITAINEBRITAIN.
    With rule
    TO THE HIGH AND MIGHTY PRINCE, CHARLES, PRINCE OF GREAT BRITAINEBRITAIN.

    Joseph Hall · Works of Joseph Hall · p. 879 · Open in the reader

Epistles Volume 1 B13860

  • Printed
    TO THE HIGH AND MIGHTIE Prince, HENRY, Prince of GREAT BRITAINEBRITAIN, Sonne and Heire Apparent to our Souereigne Lord, IAMES, King of Great BritaineBritain, &c …
    With rule
    TO THE HIGH AND MIGHTIE Prince, HENRY, Prince of GREAT BRITAINEBRITAIN, Sonne and Heire Apparent to our Souereigne Lord, IAMES, King of Great BritaineBritain, &c …

    Joseph Hall · Epistles Volume 1 · Open in the reader

Epistles Volume 2 B13862

  • Printed
    … SAME MOST GRATIOVS PATRONAGE OF THE HIGH AND MIGHTY PRINCE, HENRIE, PRINCE OF GREAT BRITAINEBRITAIN: HIS HIGHNESSES Vnworthy seruant, humbly prostrates himselfe, and his second labor, With Continuall Apprecations …
    With rule
    … SAME MOST GRATIOVS PATRONAGE OF THE HIGH AND MIGHTY PRINCE, HENRIE, PRINCE OF GREAT BRITAINEBRITAIN: HIS HIGHNESSES Vnworthy seruant, humbly prostrates himselfe, and his second labor, With Continuall Apprecations …

    Joseph Hall · Epistles Volume 2 · Open in the reader