Waiting for reviewApostrophes and possessivesCandidate #39848 · from the Puritas diff · puritas-full-2026-10-19

nero'snero

Apostrophes added or expanded, mostly possessives: gods → god's. Approve one at a time: some places are plurals.

Puritas changed it: 157 times in 83 works
Consistency: 52.5% (157 of 299)
Reach if approved: ~314 places (estimated)
MorphAdorner: No opinion (map not loaded)
Matches: Exact word, any case
In our text: 299 times in the 7,099 works compared
Other readings: None
Taken into joins: None

If approved, its rationale reads: “Suggested by the Puritas diff (157 changes in 83 works, 52.5% consistent).”

Where Puritas made the change (8 of 157)

Our text, as printed and with the candidate applied

Printed
… according to the usual custome of a civil year. So that the 13th. of Nero'sNero Reign is the 14th. from the Calends of January. St. Paul was sent to …
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… according to the usual custome of a civil year. So that the 13th. of Nero'sNero Reign is the 14th. from the Calends of January. St. Paul was sent to …
Edward Stillingfleet · The Antiquities of the British Churches · p. 39 · Open in the reader
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… Obadiah was in Ahabs, Nehemiah in Artaxerxes's, ſome good people in Herods, Luk. 8.3. and Nero'sNero, Philip. 4 22. Cromwel and Cranmer in Henry the eighths.
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… Obadiah was in Ahabs, Nehemiah in Artaxerxes's, ſome good people in Herods, Luk. 8.3. and Nero'sNero, Philip. 4 22. Cromwel and Cranmer in Henry the eighths.
John Trapp · Commentary on Prov Ecc SoS Isa Jer Lam Eze Dan · p. 333 · Open in the reader
Printed
… Army to Rome; the Romans, came out against him, and in the Fields, called Nero'sNero; a great battle (saith Platina) was fought, in which many of both sides f …
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… Army to Rome; the Romans, came out against him, and in the Fields, called Nero'sNero; a great battle (saith Platina) was fought, in which many of both sides f …
Richard Baxter · Church History of the Government of Bishops and Their Councils · p. 349 · Open in the reader
Printed
… the ground, and so set on fire at the bottom, to maintain light for Nero'sNero night-sports in his gardens. Some of them were gored in length upon stakes …
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… the ground, and so set on fire at the bottom, to maintain light for Nero'sNero night-sports in his gardens. Some of them were gored in length upon stakes …
Samuel Clarke · A General Martyrology · p. 31 · Open in the reader
Printed
… not making a right uſe of it, but perſiſting in his perſecutions, trod in Nero'sNero ſteps, and was his own Executioner. The Eccleſiaſtical Hiſtory is ſtored with ſuch miraculous …
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… not making a right uſe of it, but perſiſting in his perſecutions, trod in Nero'sNero ſteps, and was his own Executioner. The Eccleſiaſtical Hiſtory is ſtored with ſuch miraculous …
William Gearing · The Eye and Wheel of Providence · p. 227 · Open in the reader
Printed
… to hate himself; such ought his love to be to his wife: not like Nero'sNero quinquennium, for a short time, a few years; but as long as the relation …
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… to hate himself; such ought his love to be to his wife: not like Nero'sNero quinquennium, for a short time, a few years; but as long as the relation …
Nathaniel Hardy · Love and Fear the Inseparable Twins of a Blessed Matrimony · p. 15 · Open in the reader
Printed
… such a filthy pack there was of them, that heathen Rome, with all her Nero'sNero, or Domitian's, or Commodus's, or Heliogabalus's, could never match them: And it may be …
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… such a filthy pack there was of them, that heathen Rome, with all her Nero'sNero, or Domitian's, or Commodus's, or Heliogabalus's, could never match them: And it may be …
Cotton Mather · An Idea of the Reformation in England and History of Non-Conformity · p. 7 · Open in the reader
Printed
… Closet; in a Court as well in a Cell. We read of Saints in Nero'sNero Houshold, Phil. 4. 22. he was a great Persecutor, yet some Saints could live there within …
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… Closet; in a Court as well in a Cell. We read of Saints in Nero'sNero Houshold, Phil. 4. 22. he was a great Persecutor, yet some Saints could live there within …
Thomas Manton · Discourses to Promote Peace and Holiness · p. 278 · Open in the reader

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Places Puritas left as printed: likely exceptions (142)

36 of them are in works where Puritas changed it elsewhere, so their places are known; 30 are listed here. 106 more are in works where it never changed. Each is our text, as the rule would change it.

The Crown and Glory of Christianity A29687

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… in the leaſt to hurt him, or harme him; If Paul be brought before Nero'sNero Judgement ſeate, God will ſtand by him, though all men forſake him, and bring …
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… in the leaſt to hurt him, or harme him; If Paul be brought before Nero'sNero Judgement ſeate, God will ſtand by him, though all men forſake him, and bring …
Thomas Brooks · The Crown and Glory of Christianity · p. 389 · Open in the reader
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… was more glorious, and wrought more bleſſed effects then all the Golden chains in Nero'sNero Court: for by his bonds and chains many of the Brethren were mightily imboldned …
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… was more glorious, and wrought more bleſſed effects then all the Golden chains in Nero'sNero Court: for by his bonds and chains many of the Brethren were mightily imboldned …
Thomas Brooks · The Crown and Glory of Christianity · p. 406 · Open in the reader

Existence and Attributes of God A32723

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… and render his chains an occaſion to bring in a Harveſt of Converts in Nero'sNero Palace. 1 Phil. 12.13. His bonds in or for Chriſt are manifeſt in all the Palace …
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… and render his chains an occaſion to bring in a Harveſt of Converts in Nero'sNero Palace. 1 Phil. 12.13. His bonds in or for Chriſt are manifeſt in all the Palace …
Stephen Charnock · Existence and Attributes of God · p. 747 · Open in the reader

A Mirror both for Saints and Sinners A33339

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Agrippina, Nero'sNero mother consulting with the southsayers concerning her sonnes fortune, they told her that he …
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Agrippina, Nero'sNero mother consulting with the southsayers concerning her sonnes fortune, they told her that he …
Samuel Clarke · A Mirror both for Saints and Sinners · p. 141 · Open in the reader
Printed
… a dog, and a viper, and so all to be thrown, quick into Tyber. Nero'sNero Life.
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… a dog, and a viper, and so all to be thrown, quick into Tyber. Nero'sNero Life.
Samuel Clarke · A Mirror both for Saints and Sinners · p. 251 · Open in the reader
Printed
… home, lest he should fall alive into his enemies hands. Suet▪ Plinie. Thus was Nero'sNero voice, and fiddling marred, and his last words were: O what an artist I …
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… home, lest he should fall alive into his enemies hands. Suet▪ Plinie. Thus was Nero'sNero voice, and fiddling marred, and his last words were: O what an artist I …
Samuel Clarke · A Mirror both for Saints and Sinners · p. 380 · Open in the reader
Printed
Apollonius being asked (as to entrap him) what he thought of Nero'sNero singing? fearlesly, answered the bloody Tigellinus, Nero'sNero favourite; I think (said he) far better …
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Apollonius being asked (as to entrap him) what he thought of Nero'sNero singing? fearlesly, answered the bloody Tigellinus, Nero'sNero favourite; I think (said he) far better …
Samuel Clarke · A Mirror both for Saints and Sinners · p. 490 · Open in the reader
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… impendent effects, had by their mystical character revealed what a prodigie was in breeding. Nero'sNero Life.
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… impendent effects, had by their mystical character revealed what a prodigie was in breeding. Nero'sNero Life.
Samuel Clarke · A Mirror both for Saints and Sinners · p. 511 · Open in the reader

Diocesan Churches Not Yet Discovered in Primitive Times A33359

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… be accounted very many, to ſuffer in ſuch a manner, as theſe did by Nero'sNero Cruelty, Ferarum tergis contecti ut laniatu canum interirent, aut crucibus affixi, aut flammandi, atque …
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… be accounted very many, to ſuffer in ſuch a manner, as theſe did by Nero'sNero Cruelty, Ferarum tergis contecti ut laniatu canum interirent, aut crucibus affixi, aut flammandi, atque …
David Clarkson · Diocesan Churches Not Yet Discovered in Primitive Times · p. 79 · Open in the reader

Brief Exposition of Philippians and Colossians A41199

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… some of their chiefest Minions captive from their very elbow: some even of bloody Nero'sNero house are converted by the Gospel: those of Cesars houshold. 5. Such is the courage …
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… some of their chiefest Minions captive from their very elbow: some even of bloody Nero'sNero house are converted by the Gospel: those of Cesars houshold. 5. Such is the courage …
James Fergusson · Brief Exposition of Philippians and Colossians · p. 124 · Open in the reader
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… the nose, and within the gates of most bloodthirsty raging Persecutors: for, some of Nero'sNero House upon all hazard perform those duties which their christian calling tied them unto …
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… the nose, and within the gates of most bloodthirsty raging Persecutors: for, some of Nero'sNero House upon all hazard perform those duties which their christian calling tied them unto …
James Fergusson · Brief Exposition of Philippians and Colossians · p. 124 · Open in the reader

The Interest of These United Provinces A43795

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… policy: which clearly ſhows, that ſuch equal powers fighting for profit, is but like Nero'sNero fiſhing with a golden hook, wherein more is adventured, than ever is likely to …
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… policy: which clearly ſhows, that ſuch equal powers fighting for profit, is but like Nero'sNero fiſhing with a golden hook, wherein more is adventured, than ever is likely to …
Joseph Hill · The Interest of These United Provinces · Open in the reader

A Practical and Polemical Commentary Upon 2 Timothy 3-4 A45335

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… his Titles of honour. Acts 26.25. Most noble Festus, and if we must pray for Nero'sNero and Tyrants, and all in authority, which is the great work. 1 Tim. 2.2. then surely …
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… his Titles of honour. Acts 26.25. Most noble Festus, and if we must pray for Nero'sNero and Tyrants, and all in authority, which is the great work. 1 Tim. 2.2. then surely …
Thomas Hall · A Practical and Polemical Commentary Upon 2 Timothy 3-4 · p. 67 · Open in the reader
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… of a marriage, when he intends his funeral. 2 Sam. 18.21. many are Cato's without, and Nero'sNero within; open enemies are better then such secret ones, for when the dogge barks …
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… of a marriage, when he intends his funeral. 2 Sam. 18.21. many are Cato's without, and Nero'sNero within; open enemies are better then such secret ones, for when the dogge barks …
Thomas Hall · A Practical and Polemical Commentary Upon 2 Timothy 3-4 · p. 124 · Open in the reader
Printed
… in the Court of Heathenish Artaxerxes. Some Saints there were in that bloody Tyrant Nero'sNero house, Philip. 4.22. And some in Babylon, else God would not call them to Come …
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… in the Court of Heathenish Artaxerxes. Some Saints there were in that bloody Tyrant Nero'sNero house, Philip. 4.22. And some in Babylon, else God would not call them to Come …
Thomas Hall · A Practical and Polemical Commentary Upon 2 Timothy 3-4 · p. 424 · Open in the reader
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… true, but most genumely and properly by the mouth of the Lion, is meant Nero'sNero rage and cruelty, who for his Potency in preying on the flock of Christ …
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… true, but most genumely and properly by the mouth of the Lion, is meant Nero'sNero rage and cruelty, who for his Potency in preying on the flock of Christ …
Thomas Hall · A Practical and Polemical Commentary Upon 2 Timothy 3-4 · p. 446 · Open in the reader
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1. God hath some in all places that serve him. At Rome, yea, in Nero'sNero Court God had his Saints, Philippians 4.22. The Saints in C…ars house salute thee …
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1. God hath some in all places that serve him. At Rome, yea, in Nero'sNero Court God had his Saints, Philippians 4.22. The Saints in C…ars house salute thee …
Thomas Hall · A Practical and Polemical Commentary Upon 2 Timothy 3-4 · p. 469 · Open in the reader

Grace A49244

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… in Sodom; for Job to be good in Chaldea; and to be Saints in Nero'sNero Palace, and to feare God in Jeroboams family, this is goodneſſe indeed.
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… in Sodom; for Job to be good in Chaldea; and to be Saints in Nero'sNero Palace, and to feare God in Jeroboams family, this is goodneſſe indeed.
Christopher Love · Grace · p. 3 · Open in the reader

Select Observations of Roman Emperors A50048

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… wherefore he put Paul to death, because Paul had converted to the Christian Faith Nero'sNero Butler, whom he made great account of; thereunto he commanded him to be beheaded …
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… wherefore he put Paul to death, because Paul had converted to the Christian Faith Nero'sNero Butler, whom he made great account of; thereunto he commanded him to be beheaded …
Edward Leigh · Select Observations of Roman Emperors · p. 79 · Open in the reader
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… afterward refused to company with him; but we need assigne no other cause of Nero'sNero rage against the Apostle, than that which Eusebius and Ierom both do touch, the …
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… afterward refused to company with him; but we need assigne no other cause of Nero'sNero rage against the Apostle, than that which Eusebius and Ierom both do touch, the …
Edward Leigh · Select Observations of Roman Emperors · p. 79 · Open in the reader
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… Tyrant, caused him to be put to death. He dyed in the 14. year of Nero'sNero reign, and the 37. year after the Passion of Christ.
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… Tyrant, caused him to be put to death. He dyed in the 14. year of Nero'sNero reign, and the 37. year after the Passion of Christ.
Edward Leigh · Select Observations of Roman Emperors · p. 79 · Open in the reader
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… the State, and that an old man should succeed a young, even himself in Nero'sNero stead.
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… the State, and that an old man should succeed a young, even himself in Nero'sNero stead.
Edward Leigh · Select Observations of Roman Emperors · p. 88 · Open in the reader

Concerning Comets A50213

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… the East, partly towards the West, and partly towards the South This appearing after Nero'sNero quinquennium, wherein he seemed a good Emperour, was expired, 'tis (r) thought that it …
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… the East, partly towards the West, and partly towards the South This appearing after Nero'sNero quinquennium, wherein he seemed a good Emperour, was expired, 'tis (r) thought that it …
Increase Mather · Concerning Comets · p. 38 · Open in the reader

Works A50522

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… knows and is informed of the danger of such a condition, shall say with Nero'sNero mother, when the Mathematician had told her, her Son should indeed be Emperour, but …
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… knows and is informed of the danger of such a condition, shall say with Nero'sNero mother, when the Mathematician had told her, her Son should indeed be Emperour, but …
Joseph Mede · Works · p. 132 · Open in the reader

Defense of the People of England A50893

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… it is the preſent Government, and ordain'd of God, as much at leaſt as Nero'sNero was. And leſt you ſhould object that Nero came to the Empire by a …
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… it is the preſent Government, and ordain'd of God, as much at leaſt as Nero'sNero was. And leſt you ſhould object that Nero came to the Empire by a …
John Milton · Defense of the People of England · p. 52 · Open in the reader

Sermons Volume 2 A51846

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… their good, when they intended no good to themselves. We read of saints in Nero'sNero houshold, Phil. 4.22. Who would look for saints in the family of so bloody a …
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… their good, when they intended no good to themselves. We read of saints in Nero'sNero houshold, Phil. 4.22. Who would look for saints in the family of so bloody a …
Thomas Manton · Sermons Volume 2 · p. 294 · Open in the reader

Commentary on the Minor Prophets A63068

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… keep others in good order. But what a regnum Cyclopicum was at Rome in Nero'sNero dayes, Quando poterat quiſque eâ, quam cuperet potiri, negare licebat nemini? Tum ſervus cum …
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… keep others in good order. But what a regnum Cyclopicum was at Rome in Nero'sNero dayes, Quando poterat quiſque eâ, quam cuperet potiri, negare licebat nemini? Tum ſervus cum …
John Trapp · Commentary on the Minor Prophets · p. 469 · Open in the reader

Commentary on Prov Ecc SoS Isa Jer Lam Eze Dan A63069

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… oppoſed, that his Subjects repine not, rebell not againſt him. An old Courtier of Nero'sNero being asked how he had eſcaped that Lions mouth? anſwered, Injurias ferendo, & gratias agendo …
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… oppoſed, that his Subjects repine not, rebell not againſt him. An old Courtier of Nero'sNero being asked how he had eſcaped that Lions mouth? anſwered, Injurias ferendo, & gratias agendo …
John Trapp · Commentary on Prov Ecc SoS Isa Jer Lam Eze Dan · p. 168 · Open in the reader
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… ſeen in the books of Judges and Kings, as in the Roman ſtate after Nero'sNero death, by the ſucceſſion of Galba, Otho, and Vitellius. What a deal of trouble …
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… ſeen in the books of Judges and Kings, as in the Roman ſtate after Nero'sNero death, by the ſucceſſion of Galba, Otho, and Vitellius. What a deal of trouble …
John Trapp · Commentary on Prov Ecc SoS Isa Jer Lam Eze Dan · p. 183 · Open in the reader

A Holy Commonwealth A76178

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… yet undiscovered, or the discoveries unpractised. The world hath had more Dionysiu…'s and Nero'sNero, then David…, Solom…ns or Constantines. Rehoboam is no warning to them, but hath …
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… yet undiscovered, or the discoveries unpractised. The world hath had more Dionysiu…'s and Nero'sNero, then David…, Solom…ns or Constantines. Rehoboam is no warning to them, but hath …
Richard Baxter · A Holy Commonwealth · p. 202 · Open in the reader