Waiting for reviewie → y, y / iCandidate #3930 · from the Puritas diff · puritas-full-2026-10-19

signifiesignify

ie for a final y, y for i: mercie → mercy, tyme → time.

Puritas changed it: 21,737 times in 2,972 works
Consistency: 99.8% (21,737 of 21,761)
Reach if approved: ~22,866 places (estimated)
MorphAdorner: Agrees: signify
Matches: Exact word, any case
In our text: 21,762 times in the 7,099 works compared
Other readings: None
Taken into joins: None

If approved, its rationale reads: “Suggested by the Puritas diff (21,737 changes in 2,972 works, 99.8% consistent).”

Where Puritas made the change (8 of 21,737)

Our text, as printed and with the candidate applied

Printed
… and that is applyed in the word baptiſe, vſed of our Sauiour, which doeth ſignifiesignify a plū ging, to make cleane and waſhe awaye the filthe, and therefore this …
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… and that is applyed in the word baptiſe, vſed of our Sauiour, which doeth ſignifiesignify a plū ging, to make cleane and waſhe awaye the filthe, and therefore this …
Dudley Fenner · The Whole Doctrine of the Sacraments · Open in the reader
Printed
… ſignes and ſeales of the righteouſnes which is by faith: becauſe they doe firſt ſignifiesignify and repreſent vnto vs, what is the righteouſnes it ſelfe, whereby (being apprehended by …
With rule
… ſignes and ſeales of the righteouſnes which is by faith: becauſe they doe firſt ſignifiesignify and repreſent vnto vs, what is the righteouſnes it ſelfe, whereby (being apprehended by …
John Forbes · The Doctrine of Justification · p. 99 · Open in the reader
Printed
… influence of the starres, as the heathen doo. But therfore (say you) do they signifiesignify nothyng? Wherfore I pray… you, are they not to be feared? eyther bycause they …
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… influence of the starres, as the heathen doo. But therfore (say you) do they signifiesignify nothyng? Wherfore I pray… you, are they not to be feared? eyther bycause they …
William Fulke · Anti-Prognostication · Open in the reader
Printed
… Sea that he walked on, was but a lake or meere, & therfore cannot well signifiesignify the whole worlde, beside, the argument is as sure as if it were bound …
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… Sea that he walked on, was but a lake or meere, & therfore cannot well signifiesignify the whole worlde, beside, the argument is as sure as if it were bound …
William Fulke · A Retentive to Stay Good Christians · p. 229 · Open in the reader
Printed
… this and the other place, doth shew that Gods people beleeuing that God doth signifiesignify his iudgement by the whole or immediate disposition of that Lot, did therefore thinke …
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… this and the other place, doth shew that Gods people beleeuing that God doth signifiesignify his iudgement by the whole or immediate disposition of that Lot, did therefore thinke …
Thomas Gataker · A Just Defense of Certain Passages · p. 210 · Open in the reader
Printed
… not a snake, but one of the greater beastes. For Nachash doth not onely signifiesignify a snake, but also the beaste which is called a serpent. Whereof there be …
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… not a snake, but one of the greater beastes. For Nachash doth not onely signifiesignify a snake, but also the beaste which is called a serpent. Whereof there be …
George Gifford · Discourse of the Subtle Practices of Devils · Open in the reader
Printed
… the bread made of graine. An other ſignificatiō they haue by tranſlaciō, wherby they ſignifiesignify al maner of fode but your doctour muſt haue a lōg gloſe of your …
With rule
… the bread made of graine. An other ſignificatiō they haue by tranſlaciō, wherby they ſignifiesignify al maner of fode but your doctour muſt haue a lōg gloſe of your …
Anthony Gilby · Answer to the Devilish Detection of the Bishop of Winchester · p. cxxxix · Open in the reader
Printed
The iustice of God, doth heere signifiesignify, the truth of God, in keeping his promise. as Rom. 3, 25, 26. to wit, towards sinners …
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The iustice of God, doth heere signifiesignify, the truth of God, in keeping his promise. as Rom. 3, 25, 26. to wit, towards sinners …
George Estey · Exposition Upon the Ten Commandments · Open in the reader

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Places Puritas left as printed: likely exceptions (24)

24 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 Justification of Man by Faith Only A07407

Printed
GRACE DOETH SIGnifieSignify the fre acceptation and mercy of God, promyſed to vs for Chriſt ſake, wherwith …
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GRACE DOETH SIGnifieSignify the fre acceptation and mercy of God, promyſed to vs for Chriſt ſake, wherwith …
Philipp Melanchthon · The Justification of Man by Faith Only · p. xxx · Open in the reader

Opposition to Errors of William Sherlock A25202

Printed
… he) and the Robe of Righteousness, signifiesignify those great Deliverances God promised to Israel. SignifieSignify! I would our Author would write a Dictionary of the Signification of words. We …
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… he) and the Robe of Righteousness, signifiesignify those great Deliverances God promised to Israel. SignifieSignify! I would our Author would write a Dictionary of the Signification of words. We …
Vincent Alsop · Opposition to Errors of William Sherlock · p. 477 · Open in the reader

The Life of Justification Opened A29752

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… flesh, as himself said it was, Except 2? (5.) He told us before, that foreign did properly SignifieSignify jus, right, or Law of the Law, now I pray, what is this foreign, this …
With rule
… flesh, as himself said it was, Except 2? (5.) He told us before, that foreign did properly SignifieSignify jus, right, or Law of the Law, now I pray, what is this foreign, this …
John Brown · The Life of Justification Opened · p. 79 · Open in the reader

The Law Unsealed A37046

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… Promiſe and a Reſtipulation; ſo all Sacraments have ſomething common, to wit, that they SignifieSignify, Seal, and Strengthen the Covenanters in aſſurance of enjoying what is promiſed according to …
With rule
… Promiſe and a Reſtipulation; ſo all Sacraments have ſomething common, to wit, that they SignifieSignify, Seal, and Strengthen the Covenanters in aſſurance of enjoying what is promiſed according to …
James Durham · The Law Unsealed · p. 55 · Open in the reader

Practical Exposition of the Ten Commandments A37049

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… Promise and a Restipulation; so all Sacraments have something common, to wit, that they SignifieSignify, Seal, and Strengthen the Covenanters in assurance of enjoying what is promised according to …
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… Promise and a Restipulation; so all Sacraments have something common, to wit, that they SignifieSignify, Seal, and Strengthen the Covenanters in assurance of enjoying what is promised according to …
James Durham · Practical Exposition of the Ten Commandments · p. 86 · Open in the reader

The Axe Laid to the Root of Separation A45125

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… being the Conditional Covenant, that Remiſſion and Salvation which they Confer (Pronounce or Exhibit, SignifieSignify or Seal) to any Body, is Conditional only, and can be no other. Whatſoever …
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… being the Conditional Covenant, that Remiſſion and Salvation which they Confer (Pronounce or Exhibit, SignifieSignify or Seal) to any Body, is Conditional only, and can be no other. Whatſoever …
John Humfrey · The Axe Laid to the Root of Separation · p. 80 · Open in the reader

Of Christian Prudence A47306

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… on which side soever the Shew of Favor or Success falls, it doth not SignifieSignify, that God is pleased with either. He will speed one, to punish another, when …
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… on which side soever the Shew of Favor or Success falls, it doth not SignifieSignify, that God is pleased with either. He will speed one, to punish another, when …
John Kettlewell · Of Christian Prudence · p. 86 · Open in the reader

Davids Harp Strung and Tuned A52303

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… bring hither the Timbrel, the pleaſant Harp, with the Pſaltery. Blow up the Trumpet. SignifieSignify your joy alwayes.
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… bring hither the Timbrel, the pleaſant Harp, with the Pſaltery. Blow up the Trumpet. SignifieSignify your joy alwayes.
William Nicholson · Davids Harp Strung and Tuned · p. 233 · Open in the reader

Commentary on Genesis A56630

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Ver. 12. The three Branches, are three Days.] i. e. SignifieSignify three Days. So he underſtood their meaning to be, rather than Months or Years …
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Ver. 12. The three Branches, are three Days.] i. e. SignifieSignify three Days. So he underſtood their meaning to be, rather than Months or Years …
Simon Patrick · Commentary on Genesis · p. 522 · Open in the reader

Observations Upon the Old Testament A57230

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V. 26. Are] SignifieSignify, Joseph before a Dreamer, now an Interpreter.
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V. 26. Are] SignifieSignify, Joseph before a Dreamer, now an Interpreter.
John Richardson · Observations Upon the Old Testament · Open in the reader

The Good Old Way Defended A57857

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… if he can shew that the Ceremonies have, by Civil Custom, such aptitude to SignifieSignify what we ought to express in the Worship of GOD, we shall not Oppose …
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… if he can shew that the Ceremonies have, by Civil Custom, such aptitude to SignifieSignify what we ought to express in the Worship of GOD, we shall not Oppose …
Gilbert Rule · The Good Old Way Defended · p. 281 · Open in the reader

Defense of Non-Conformity A57860

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… bear that signification foreign here used, is Note, or set a mark on him; to SignifieSignify, or give Notice, is foreign which word had surely been used if the Apostle had …
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… bear that signification foreign here used, is Note, or set a mark on him; to SignifieSignify, or give Notice, is foreign which word had surely been used if the Apostle had …
Gilbert Rule · Defense of Non-Conformity · p. 167 · Open in the reader
Printed
… Heylin, Cosmogr. lib. 1 p. 54. And it is as well known that Diocess did often SignifieSignify a Parish or people of a Parish; neither do I contend about the word …
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… Heylin, Cosmogr. lib. 1 p. 54. And it is as well known that Diocess did often SignifieSignify a Parish or people of a Parish; neither do I contend about the word …
Gilbert Rule · Defense of Non-Conformity · p. 175 · Open in the reader

Sacramental Discourses Before and After the Lords Supper A60147

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… of Bread and Wine, muſt alſo be Eyed, and Attended to. They moſt fitly SignifieSignify, and Repreſent the great Things they are deſigned for, and yet without a Divine …
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… of Bread and Wine, muſt alſo be Eyed, and Attended to. They moſt fitly SignifieSignify, and Repreſent the great Things they are deſigned for, and yet without a Divine …
John Shower · Sacramental Discourses Before and After the Lords Supper · p. 143 · Open in the reader

Rectifying Opinions Contrary to the Doctrine of the Church of England A63765

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… conſideration, This very Law given in the ſame words at Sinai, did Reveal and SignifieSignify theſe formally-diſtinct Laws.
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… conſideration, This very Law given in the ſame words at Sinai, did Reveal and SignifieSignify theſe formally-diſtinct Laws.
Joseph Truman · Rectifying Opinions Contrary to the Doctrine of the Church of England · p. 33 · Open in the reader

Moses and Aaron A64249

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2. Roasted, to SignifieSignify two things. 1 The manner of Christs death, he was to be crucified and peirced …
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2. Roasted, to SignifieSignify two things. 1 The manner of Christs death, he was to be crucified and peirced …
Thomas Taylor · Moses and Aaron · p. 201 · Open in the reader

The Sum of Christian Religion A64611

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… are delivered by our LORDS death; being mindfull thereof, in eating, and drinking wee SignifieSignify, (or Repreſent) the fleſh and bloud that were offered up for us. Againe, This …
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… are delivered by our LORDS death; being mindfull thereof, in eating, and drinking wee SignifieSignify, (or Repreſent) the fleſh and bloud that were offered up for us. Againe, This …
Zacharias Ursinus · The Sum of Christian Religion · p. 447 · Open in the reader

A Body of Practical Divinity A65285

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… laid in wait for Paul. They were witty in the contrivance of Sin. Acts 23.15. SignifieSignify to the chief Captain, that he bring Paul down to you to morrow, as …
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… laid in wait for Paul. They were witty in the contrivance of Sin. Acts 23.15. SignifieSignify to the chief Captain, that he bring Paul down to you to morrow, as …
Thomas Watson · A Body of Practical Divinity · p. 1003 · Open in the reader

The Parents Primer and the Mothers Looking-glass A66068

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… true [God] with a Capital. And, Father, Son, Spirit: Lord, Chriſt, Ghoſt] when they SignifieSignify the True God, or the Perſons in the Holy Trinity] To which I adde …
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… true [God] with a Capital. And, Father, Son, Spirit: Lord, Chriſt, Ghoſt] when they SignifieSignify the True God, or the Perſons in the Holy Trinity] To which I adde …
Joseph Waite · The Parents Primer and the Mothers Looking-glass · Open in the reader

A Complete Christian Dictionary A66593

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SignifieSignify]
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SignifieSignify]
Thomas Wilson · A Complete Christian Dictionary · p. 587 · Open in the reader

Gospel Public Worship A75847

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17. SignifieSignify it to the Magiſtrate, Unto impriſonment or burning.
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17. SignifieSignify it to the Magiſtrate, Unto impriſonment or burning.
Thomas Brewer · Gospel Public Worship · p. 245 · Open in the reader

Apostolical Baptism A76796

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… as the cloudy Sea, water out of the Rock, 1 Cor. 10.1.2.3 4.5. Did not Manna, Iohn 6. SignifieSignify the same. Did not the Ark, 1 Peter. 3.21. SignifieSignify our salvation by Christ from the …
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… as the cloudy Sea, water out of the Rock, 1 Cor. 10.1.2.3 4.5. Did not Manna, Iohn 6. SignifieSignify the same. Did not the Ark, 1 Peter. 3.21. SignifieSignify our salvation by Christ from the …
Christopher Blackwood · Apostolical Baptism · p. 59 · Open in the reader
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… Rock, 1 Cor. 10.1.2.3 4.5. Did not Manna, Iohn 6. SignifieSignify the same. Did not the Ark, 1 Peter. 3.21. SignifieSignify our salvation by Christ from the flood of Gods wrath? Did not the sacrifices …
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… Rock, 1 Cor. 10.1.2.3 4.5. Did not Manna, Iohn 6. SignifieSignify the same. Did not the Ark, 1 Peter. 3.21. SignifieSignify our salvation by Christ from the flood of Gods wrath? Did not the sacrifices …
Christopher Blackwood · Apostolical Baptism · p. 59 · Open in the reader

A Persuasive to Full Communion with the Churches of Christ A82010

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… waſhing with Water, in the Name of the Father, Son, and Holy-Ghoſt, doth SignifieSignify and Seal our ingrafting into Chriſt, our Partaking of the Benefits of the New …
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… waſhing with Water, in the Name of the Father, Son, and Holy-Ghoſt, doth SignifieSignify and Seal our ingrafting into Chriſt, our Partaking of the Benefits of the New …
George Day · A Persuasive to Full Communion with the Churches of Christ · p. 20 · Open in the reader