Waiting for reviewie → y, y / iCandidate #4001 · from the Puritas diff · puritas-full-2026-10-19

clergieclergy

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

Puritas changed it: 4,017 times in 790 works
Consistency: 99.5% (4,017 of 4,037)
Reach if approved: ~4,243 places (estimated)
MorphAdorner: Agrees: clergy
Matches: Exact word, any case
In our text: 4,038 times in the 7,099 works compared
Other readings: None
Taken into joins: None

If approved, its rationale reads: “Suggested by the Puritas diff (4,017 changes in 790 works, 99.5% consistent).”

Where Puritas made the change (8 of 4,017)

Our text, as printed and with the candidate applied

Printed
… and will haue them reſt vpon the authoritie of the Pope and his popiſh clergieclergy. This teſtimonie of their owne, they proclaime to be ſound, and infallible, boaſting that …
With rule
… and will haue them reſt vpon the authoritie of the Pope and his popiſh clergieclergy. This teſtimonie of their owne, they proclaime to be ſound, and infallible, boaſting that …
George Gifford · Four Sermons · Open in the reader
Printed
… the ſame ſeruice, they did expiate the peoples offences, and multiply their owne. Our ClergieClergy is no Charter for heauen. Such men are like the conueyances of Land, Euidences …
With rule
… the ſame ſeruice, they did expiate the peoples offences, and multiply their owne. Our ClergieClergy is no Charter for heauen. Such men are like the conueyances of Land, Euidences …
Thomas Adams · The Temple · p. 15 · Open in the reader
Printed
… or pride, or ambition, & the like, where ſhal you find it but in the ClergieClergy? When they are in the pulpit, they muſt needs ſay ſomewhat; and therfore, though …
With rule
… or pride, or ambition, & the like, where ſhal you find it but in the ClergieClergy? When they are in the pulpit, they muſt needs ſay ſomewhat; and therfore, though …
Samuel Hieron · The Preachers Plea · p. 55 · Open in the reader
Printed
… and as many choſen by the Prelats from among them ſelues, or their Conformed ClergieClergy, to impugne the ſame.
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… and as many choſen by the Prelats from among them ſelues, or their Conformed ClergieClergy, to impugne the ſame.
Henry Jacob · A Christian and Modest Offer · p. 3 · Open in the reader
Printed
… the worlde, ne they chylderne of lyght, that are called spirituall, and of the clergieclergy. Noo noo, as ye may fynde among the laitie, many chyldren of light, so …
With rule
… the worlde, ne they chylderne of lyght, that are called spirituall, and of the clergieclergy. Noo noo, as ye may fynde among the laitie, many chyldren of light, so …
Hugh Latimer · Sermon Before Parliament Began · Open in the reader
Printed
… or make bold with the Ministers office, as the Minister may with his. The ClergieClergy-man may minister medicines: the Phisitian may not administer the Sacraments. It is true …
With rule
… or make bold with the Ministers office, as the Minister may with his. The ClergieClergy-man may minister medicines: the Phisitian may not administer the Sacraments. It is true …
Thomas Adams · The Devils Banket Described · p. 223 · Open in the reader
Printed
… did it only of curiosity & folly. And if to take away al distinction of clergieclergy & lai…y the Protestantes should alwayes translate clerum▪ lotte or lotterie, as they do …
With rule
… did it only of curiosity & folly. And if to take away al distinction of clergieclergy & lai…y the Protestantes should alwayes translate clerum▪ lotte or lotterie, as they do …
William Fulke · Defense of the Translations of the Scriptures into the English Tongue · p. 193 · Open in the reader
Printed
THe Pope and his clergieclergy doe ſtiffely affirme and goe about to mainetaine, that they bee Prieſts, and that …
With rule
THe Pope and his clergieclergy doe ſtiffely affirme and goe about to mainetaine, that they bee Prieſts, and that …
George Gifford · Treatise Against the Priesthood and Sacrifice of the Church of Rome · Open in the reader

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Places Puritas left as printed: likely exceptions (20)

19 of them are in works where Puritas changed it elsewhere, so their places are known; 17 are listed here. 1 more are in works where it never changed. Each is our text, as the rule would change it.

A Quench-Coal A10197

Printed
… the externall Policie concerning Injunctions, Canons, or other Constitutions what soeuer thereto belonging. THE CLERGIECLERGY IN THEIR CONVOCATION (not euery Bishop or ordinary in his Dioces, as the Coale …
With rule
… the externall Policie concerning Injunctions, Canons, or other Constitutions what soeuer thereto belonging. THE CLERGIECLERGY IN THEIR CONVOCATION (not euery Bishop or ordinary in his Dioces, as the Coale …
William Prynne · A Quench-Coal · p. 190 · Open in the reader

A General View of Papistry A15422

Printed
THE FIFT GENERAL CONTROVERSIE CONCERNING SPIRITVAL PERSONS, COMMONLY CALLED THE CLERGIECLERGY.
With rule
THE FIFT GENERAL CONTROVERSIE CONCERNING SPIRITVAL PERSONS, COMMONLY CALLED THE CLERGIECLERGY.
Andrew Willet · A General View of Papistry · p. 190 · Open in the reader

Catholic Theology Plain Pure Peaceable A26883

Printed
THE PREFACE, AGAINST CLERGIECLERGY MENS Contentions, AND Church-diſtracting Controverſies.
With rule
THE PREFACE, AGAINST CLERGIECLERGY MENS Contentions, AND Church-diſtracting Controverſies.
Richard Baxter · Catholic Theology Plain Pure Peaceable · Open in the reader
Printed
… endeavours of a healing Miniſtry, and the ſhaming, reſtraint and reformation of the CONTENTIOUS CLERGIECLERGY, whether TYRANNICAL, DOGMATICAL, or SUPERSTITIOUS.
With rule
… endeavours of a healing Miniſtry, and the ſhaming, reſtraint and reformation of the CONTENTIOUS CLERGIECLERGY, whether TYRANNICAL, DOGMATICAL, or SUPERSTITIOUS.
Richard Baxter · Catholic Theology Plain Pure Peaceable · Open in the reader

The Appeal of Injured Innocence A40651

Printed
BRITISH CLERGIECLERGY refuse submission to the Pope of Rome, C. 7. ¶. 3. the Dialogue betwixt them and an …
With rule
BRITISH CLERGIECLERGY refuse submission to the Pope of Rome, C. 7. ¶. 3. the Dialogue betwixt them and an …
Thomas Fuller · The Appeal of Injured Innocence · Open in the reader

The Harmony Between the Old and Present Non-Conformists A48863

Printed
… Conformiſts PRINCIPLES, In Relation to the TERMS of Conformity, With Reſpect both to the CLERGIECLERGY, and the PEOPLE.
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… Conformiſts PRINCIPLES, In Relation to the TERMS of Conformity, With Reſpect both to the CLERGIECLERGY, and the PEOPLE.
Stephen Lobb · The Harmony Between the Old and Present Non-Conformists · Open in the reader

Commentary on Revelation A55917

Printed
… lawfull to be uttered, an army of PRIESTS is prepared for him, becauſe the CLERGIECLERGY who ſhould goe before others in humility, fight or ſtrive for mastery. Gregory therefore …
With rule
… lawfull to be uttered, an army of PRIESTS is prepared for him, becauſe the CLERGIECLERGY who ſhould goe before others in humility, fight or ſtrive for mastery. Gregory therefore …
David Pareus · Commentary on Revelation · p. 318 · Open in the reader

Testimonies in All Ages A56148

Printed
… no such priviledge. Parliaments have been kept by the King and his Barons, THE CLERGIECLERGY WHOLLY EXCLVDED. And when the Bishops were present, their voyces from the Conquest to …
With rule
… no such priviledge. Parliaments have been kept by the King and his Barons, THE CLERGIECLERGY WHOLLY EXCLVDED. And when the Bishops were present, their voyces from the Conquest to …
William Prynne · Testimonies in All Ages · Open in the reader

Hidden Works of Darkness Brought to Public Light A56171

Printed
… and everlasting God, who only worketh great marvells, &c.) A prayer for the HOLY CLERGIECLERGY. 7ly, His obliterating, the word Congregation, in most Collects, Prayers, and inserting the word …
With rule
… and everlasting God, who only worketh great marvells, &c.) A prayer for the HOLY CLERGIECLERGY. 7ly, His obliterating, the word Congregation, in most Collects, Prayers, and inserting the word …
William Prynne · Hidden Works of Darkness Brought to Public Light · p. 157 · Open in the reader

The Popish Royal Favorite A56192

Printed
… different from our Profession, if wee suffer together in the difficulties of THE ENGLISH CLERGIECLERGY, since we judge the same in part to extend unto our selves: verily we …
With rule
… different from our Profession, if wee suffer together in the difficulties of THE ENGLISH CLERGIECLERGY, since we judge the same in part to extend unto our selves: verily we …
William Prynne · The Popish Royal Favorite · p. 61 · Open in the reader
Printed
… should not suffer together with the Body, especially with the Body of the ENGLISH CLERGIECLERGY, of which we remember the greatest-part by far in the Primitive Church of …
With rule
… should not suffer together with the Body, especially with the Body of the ENGLISH CLERGIECLERGY, of which we remember the greatest-part by far in the Primitive Church of …
William Prynne · The Popish Royal Favorite · p. 61 · Open in the reader

The Good Samaritan A57545

Printed
… HIS MAJESTIES HIGH COURT IN CHANCERIE. A bountifull Favourer and faſt friend to the CLERGIECLERGY.
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… HIS MAJESTIES HIGH COURT IN CHANCERIE. A bountifull Favourer and faſt friend to the CLERGIECLERGY.
Nehemiah Rogers · The Good Samaritan · Open in the reader

Works of Joseph Hall A68126

Printed
… SERMON PREACH'T IN LATINE, IN THE CONVOCATION, HELD IN SAINT PAVLES CHVRCH, TO THE CLERGIECLERGY OF ENGLAND, AND ESPECIALLY THAT OF THE PROVINCE OF CANTERBVRIE.
With rule
… SERMON PREACH'T IN LATINE, IN THE CONVOCATION, HELD IN SAINT PAVLES CHVRCH, TO THE CLERGIECLERGY OF ENGLAND, AND ESPECIALLY THAT OF THE PROVINCE OF CANTERBVRIE.
Joseph Hall · Works of Joseph Hall · Open in the reader
Printed
TO THE REVEREND LORDS, THE BISHOPS, AND TO THE WHOLE FLOVRISHING CLERGIECLERGY OF ENGLAND, ESPECIALLY THAT OF THE PROVINCE OF CANTERBVRY, GATHERED TOGETHER IN THE CONVOCATION …
With rule
TO THE REVEREND LORDS, THE BISHOPS, AND TO THE WHOLE FLOVRISHING CLERGIECLERGY OF ENGLAND, ESPECIALLY THAT OF THE PROVINCE OF CANTERBVRY, GATHERED TOGETHER IN THE CONVOCATION …
Joseph Hall · Works of Joseph Hall · Open in the reader
Printed
THE HONOVR OF THE MARIED CLERGIECLERGY, MAINTAINED AGAINST THE MALICIOVS CHALLENGES of C.E. Maſſe-Prieſt.
With rule
THE HONOVR OF THE MARIED CLERGIECLERGY, MAINTAINED AGAINST THE MALICIOVS CHALLENGES of C.E. Maſſe-Prieſt.
Joseph Hall · Works of Joseph Hall · Open in the reader
Printed
THE HONOVR OF THE MARIED CLERGIECLERGY maintained, &c. The ſecond Booke.
With rule
THE HONOVR OF THE MARIED CLERGIECLERGY maintained, &c. The ſecond Booke.
Joseph Hall · Works of Joseph Hall · p. 753 · Open in the reader
Printed
THE HONOVR OF THE MARIED CLERGIECLERGY maintained, &c. The third Booke.
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THE HONOVR OF THE MARIED CLERGIECLERGY maintained, &c. The third Booke.
Joseph Hall · Works of Joseph Hall · p. 771 · Open in the reader