Waiting for reviewie → y, y / iCandidate #4036 · from the Puritas diff · puritas-full-2026-10-19

especiallieespecially

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

Puritas changed it: 944 times in 252 works
Consistency: 96.7% (944 of 976)
Reach if approved: ~1,025 places (estimated)
MorphAdorner: Agrees: especially
Matches: Exact word, any case
In our text: 976 times in the 7,099 works compared
Other readings: None
Taken into joins: None

If approved, its rationale reads: “Suggested by the Puritas diff (944 changes in 252 works, 96.7% consistent).”

Where Puritas made the change (8 of 944)

Our text, as printed and with the candidate applied

Printed
… with Hyperdulia, that is, w^t such worship, as is ascribeth vnto the virgin Marie▪ especiallieespecially cō sidering the great miracle that is thervpon to be seene: which is, that …
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… with Hyperdulia, that is, w^t such worship, as is ascribeth vnto the virgin Marie▪ especiallieespecially cō sidering the great miracle that is thervpon to be seene: which is, that …
Phillips Marnix · The Bee Hive of the Romish Church · p. 240 · Open in the reader
Printed
… in the volume of aduerſarie ſaith) as no other hath the like whatſoeuer: Decretals; eſpeciallieespecially ſince Boniface the 8 added to the fiue bookes the ſixth, as the like is …
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… in the volume of aduerſarie ſaith) as no other hath the like whatſoeuer: Decretals; eſpeciallieespecially ſince Boniface the 8 added to the fiue bookes the ſixth, as the like is …
Richard Bernard · A Key of Knowledge to Open Revelation · p. 344 · Open in the reader
Printed
… For they are as nursing fathers, and nursing mothers to the Church. And wee especiallieespecially are bound to pray for the Queenes moste excellent Maiestie, as also for the …
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… For they are as nursing fathers, and nursing mothers to the Church. And wee especiallieespecially are bound to pray for the Queenes moste excellent Maiestie, as also for the …
William Perkins · Exposition of the Lords Prayer · Open in the reader
Printed
… ſpecial, a beloued brother, more than a ſervant, which is inlarged by the greater, eſpeciallieespecially to me: which is amplified alſo by the greater, much more to thee, which …
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… ſpecial, a beloued brother, more than a ſervant, which is inlarged by the greater, eſpeciallieespecially to me: which is amplified alſo by the greater, much more to thee, which …
Dudley Fenner · Godly and Learned Treatises · p. 76 · Open in the reader
Printed
… theſe, there are found in old monuments, in the dioces of Norfolk and Suffolke, eſpeciallieespecially in the townes of Beckles, Erſham, and Ludney, a great number, both of men …
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… theſe, there are found in old monuments, in the dioces of Norfolk and Suffolke, eſpeciallieespecially in the townes of Beckles, Erſham, and Ludney, a great number, both of men …
John Foxe · Abridgment of the Book of Acts and Monuments by Timothy Bright · p. 357 · Open in the reader
Printed
… ſundry Treatiſes in diuers kinds publiſhed in print. For as Preaching is of power eſpeciallieespecially to worke vpon the affections, ſo Printing may be one eſpeciall meanes to informe …
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… ſundry Treatiſes in diuers kinds publiſhed in print. For as Preaching is of power eſpeciallieespecially to worke vpon the affections, ſo Printing may be one eſpeciall meanes to informe …
William Gouge · The Whole Armor of God · Open in the reader
Printed
… which you have not made anſwere, whereby to prevent the publiſhing of this that eſpeciallieespecially concerne you.
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… which you have not made anſwere, whereby to prevent the publiſhing of this that eſpeciallieespecially concerne you.
Thomas Helwys · Short Declaration of the Mystery of Iniquity · p. 152 · Open in the reader
Printed
… thy head, and thow shall break doū his heale. This promise we say, being especiallieespecially maid to Abrahā in these wordes: In thy sead shall all the Natiounis of …
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… thy head, and thow shall break doū his heale. This promise we say, being especiallieespecially maid to Abrahā in these wordes: In thy sead shall all the Natiounis of …
John Knox · Answer to a Jesuit · Open in the reader

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Places Puritas left as printed: likely exceptions (32)

27 of them are in works where Puritas changed it elsewhere, so their places are known; 5 more are in works where it never changed. Each is our text, as the rule would change it.

The Humble Address Both of Church and Poor to Britains Monarch A02351

Printed
… her weake and tender Kids, with the Spirituall Food of the Bread of Lyfe. EspeciallieEspecially where greater neede is to put vp moe.
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… her weake and tender Kids, with the Spirituall Food of the Bread of Lyfe. EspeciallieEspecially where greater neede is to put vp moe.
William Guild · The Humble Address Both of Church and Poor to Britains Monarch · p. 17 · Open in the reader

The Brutish Thunderbolt A03718

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… Rome, addeth afterward that he followeth the church of Rome therein as his authour. EſpeciallieEspecially ſéeing Vincentius in his 24. booke of hiſtories, feared not to write according to S …
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… Rome, addeth afterward that he followeth the church of Rome therein as his authour. EſpeciallieEspecially ſéeing Vincentius in his 24. booke of hiſtories, feared not to write according to S …
François Hotman · The Brutish Thunderbolt · p. 189 · Open in the reader

Appeal to the Parliament A05285

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… because they did not burne, rob, slay, and ravish all right downe before them. EspeciallieEspecially he was vexed, that they did not murther one William Matlan, a brave Gentleman …
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… because they did not burne, rob, slay, and ravish all right downe before them. EspeciallieEspecially he was vexed, that they did not murther one William Matlan, a brave Gentleman …
Alexander Leighton · Appeal to the Parliament · p. 225 · Open in the reader

Against Symbolizing with Antichrist in Ceremonies A09002

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… what can he meane but quod non expedit, that that which is not convenient? EſpeciallieEspecially conſidering that later times ſpeaking as it ſeemeth after him, devide a ſcandall into …
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… what can he meane but quod non expedit, that that which is not convenient? EſpeciallieEspecially conſidering that later times ſpeaking as it ſeemeth after him, devide a ſcandall into …
Robert Parker · Against Symbolizing with Antichrist in Ceremonies · p. 43 · Open in the reader

The Marks of the Children of God and their Comforts in Affliction A13341

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… felicitie of thoſe, whom wee confeſſe to bee the verie bleſſed children of GOD: EſpeciallieEspecially, if afflictions do ſerue greatlie to pull our hearts from the Earth, and to …
With rule
… felicitie of thoſe, whom wee confeſſe to bee the verie bleſſed children of GOD: EſpeciallieEspecially, if afflictions do ſerue greatlie to pull our hearts from the Earth, and to …
Jean Taffin · The Marks of the Children of God and their Comforts in Affliction · p. 57 · Open in the reader

Defense of the Ecclesiastical Discipline A13880

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… charge and obteſtation is to be extended to all the pointes of that Epiſtle. EſpeciallieEspecially concerning the ordering of the Church. For whiche ende, as the Apoſtle plainlie declareth …
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… charge and obteſtation is to be extended to all the pointes of that Epiſtle. EſpeciallieEspecially concerning the ordering of the Church. For whiche ende, as the Apoſtle plainlie declareth …
Walter Travers · Defense of the Ecclesiastical Discipline · p. 62 · Open in the reader

Touchstone to Determine the True Catholic Faith A13969

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… weeke, as appeareth in the gospell; and shall not we christians fast as often? EspeciallieEspecially seeing our sauiour saith to all christians, that except your righteousnesse exceede the righteousnesse …
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… weeke, as appeareth in the gospell; and shall not we christians fast as often? EspeciallieEspecially seeing our sauiour saith to all christians, that except your righteousnesse exceede the righteousnesse …
Francis Trigge · Touchstone to Determine the True Catholic Faith · p. 314 · Open in the reader

The Sum of Christian Religion 2 A14216

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THE QVESTIONS OF MANS CREATION ARE ESPECIALLIEESPECIALLY TWO.
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THE QVESTIONS OF MANS CREATION ARE ESPECIALLIEESPECIALLY TWO.
Zacharias Ursinus · The Sum of Christian Religion 2 · p. 124 · Open in the reader

Exposition of the Dominical Epistles and Gospels A16549

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EspeciallieEspecially, to wit, the Certaintie Of Christs second comming.
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EspeciallieEspecially, to wit, the Certaintie Of Christs second comming.
John Boys · Exposition of the Dominical Epistles and Gospels · p. 29 · Open in the reader
Printed
EspeciallieEspecially, to wit, the Vncertaintie Of Christs second comming.
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EspeciallieEspecially, to wit, the Vncertaintie Of Christs second comming.
John Boys · Exposition of the Dominical Epistles and Gospels · p. 29 · Open in the reader

An Answer to a Popish Libel A17245

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… execute the ſame would ſerue their turne, what Papiſtes hands would not be bloudie? EſpeciallieEspecially ſince they are taught that in warrs for Religion, euerie Catholicke is bound to …
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… execute the ſame would ſerue their turne, what Papiſtes hands would not be bloudie? EſpeciallieEspecially ſince they are taught that in warrs for Religion, euerie Catholicke is bound to …
Francis Bunny · An Answer to a Popish Libel · p. 90 · Open in the reader

Commentary on Isaiah A17640

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… needs be cruell and barbarous if we be moued with no ſorrow at all? EſpeciallieEspecially the Miniſters of the word ought to be thorowlie touched with the feeling of …
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… needs be cruell and barbarous if we be moued with no ſorrow at all? EſpeciallieEspecially the Miniſters of the word ought to be thorowlie touched with the feeling of …
John Calvin · Commentary on Isaiah · p. 211 · Open in the reader

Abridgment of Institutes of the Christian Religion A17676

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… be admoniſhed: and that euerie one ſtudie to admoniſh his brother when need is. EſpeciallieEspecially let the Paſtors be diligēt herein, whoſe dutie it is to preach to the …
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… be admoniſhed: and that euerie one ſtudie to admoniſh his brother when need is. EſpeciallieEspecially let the Paſtors be diligēt herein, whoſe dutie it is to preach to the …
John Calvin · Abridgment of Institutes of the Christian Religion · p. 319 · Open in the reader

Commentary Upon Philemon A22481

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… as well as the Rich; and that the poore man is our owne Fleſh. EſpeciallieEspecially, let vs alwaies remember that the godly poore are our Bretheren in Chriſt, and …
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… as well as the Rich; and that the poore man is our owne Fleſh. EſpeciallieEspecially, let vs alwaies remember that the godly poore are our Bretheren in Chriſt, and …
William Attersoll · Commentary Upon Philemon · p. 373 · Open in the reader

Review and Examination of the Doctrine A39999

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… should consider, whither is be better to lay aside their Oath, then their Ministerie. (EspeciallieEspecially ane Oath about a thing indifferent) and incapacitat, or do that which by consequence …
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… should consider, whither is be better to lay aside their Oath, then their Ministerie. (EspeciallieEspecially ane Oath about a thing indifferent) and incapacitat, or do that which by consequence …
Thomas Forrester · Review and Examination of the Doctrine · p. 92 · Open in the reader

Antichrist Pointed and Painted Out in His True Colors A42310

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And, seing this is a Principle; That the Pope can not erre: EspeciallieEspecially, such a Pop…, as Gregorie the Great, speaking definitivelie. Then, they must confesse, that …
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And, seing this is a Principle; That the Pope can not erre: EspeciallieEspecially, such a Pop…, as Gregorie the Great, speaking definitivelie. Then, they must confesse, that …
William Guild · Antichrist Pointed and Painted Out in His True Colors · p. 25 · Open in the reader

Appendix to Solomons Prescription for the Removal of Pestilence A50478

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… ought your eſteem of it, and its force upon you to be as great: EſpeciallieEspecially, ſince it hath pleaſed God to make it effectual to your ſouls, and hath …
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… ought your eſteem of it, and its force upon you to be as great: EſpeciallieEspecially, ſince it hath pleaſed God to make it effectual to your ſouls, and hath …
Matthew Mead · Appendix to Solomons Prescription for the Removal of Pestilence · p. 126 · Open in the reader
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… ſeaſonable relief? And why ſhould not your experience engage you to truſt in him? EſpeciallieEspecially ſince this is the beſt way to have his promiſes fulfilled to you; I …
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… ſeaſonable relief? And why ſhould not your experience engage you to truſt in him? EſpeciallieEspecially ſince this is the beſt way to have his promiſes fulfilled to you; I …
Matthew Mead · Appendix to Solomons Prescription for the Removal of Pestilence · p. 137 · Open in the reader

Of Quenching the Spirit A55333

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EspeciallieEspecially, if it bee much quenched alreadie, and there is but a little left of …
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EspeciallieEspecially, if it bee much quenched alreadie, and there is but a little left of …
Theophilus Polwheile · Of Quenching the Spirit · p. 287 · Open in the reader

Commentary on Revelation A55917

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… the ſame before the adverſarie. Theſe two things are required of all Chriſtians, but EſpeciallieEspecially of Gods miniſters: namely, to keep the faith of Chriſt entire, and not to …
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… the ſame before the adverſarie. Theſe two things are required of all Chriſtians, but EſpeciallieEspecially of Gods miniſters: namely, to keep the faith of Chriſt entire, and not to …
David Pareus · Commentary on Revelation · p. 64 · Open in the reader

Seven Godly and Fruitful Sermons A73836

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… ſlaine his child, or wife, or any that was neere and deare vnto him. EſpeciallieEspecially if wee conſider; that God out of his meere loue gaue his onelie Sonne …
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… ſlaine his child, or wife, or any that was neere and deare vnto him. EſpeciallieEspecially if wee conſider; that God out of his meere loue gaue his onelie Sonne …
John Dod · Seven Godly and Fruitful Sermons · p. 37 · Open in the reader

Issachars Ass Braying Under a Double Burden B00103

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… her weake and tender Kids, with the Spirituall Food of the Bread of Life. EspeciallieEspecially where greater neede is to put up moe.
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… her weake and tender Kids, with the Spirituall Food of the Bread of Life. EspeciallieEspecially where greater neede is to put up moe.
William Guild · Issachars Ass Braying Under a Double Burden · p. 20 · Open in the reader

Treatise Against the Profanation of the Lords Day B00106

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A SHORT TREATISE, Agaynſt the prophanation of the LORD'S DAY, EſpeciallieEspecially By Salmond Fiſhing thereon, In tyme of Divine Service▪
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A SHORT TREATISE, Agaynſt the prophanation of the LORD'S DAY, EſpeciallieEspecially By Salmond Fiſhing thereon, In tyme of Divine Service▪
William Guild · Treatise Against the Profanation of the Lords Day · Open in the reader
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Of the prophanation of the Lord's Day; EſpeciallieEspecially, By Salmond-Fishing thereon.
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Of the prophanation of the Lord's Day; EſpeciallieEspecially, By Salmond-Fishing thereon.
William Guild · Treatise Against the Profanation of the Lords Day · Open in the reader

Exhortation Unto Governors and People in Wales B00537

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… bee) are not miniſters indeede, and therefore can by no meanes be accounted miniſters. EſpeciallieEspecially, ſeeing as good and as able miniſters altogether as they are, might in ciuill …
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… bee) are not miniſters indeede, and therefore can by no meanes be accounted miniſters. EſpeciallieEspecially, ſeeing as good and as able miniſters altogether as they are, might in ciuill …
John Penry · Exhortation Unto Governors and People in Wales · p. 41 · Open in the reader

An Antidote Against Popery B09202

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… and to bee kissed, and fallen downe before, wee oppose, as most grosse Idolatrie: EspeciallieEspecially, seeing all the Schoole-men, allmoste, (sayeth their owne Bishop Peresius) doe teach, That …
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… and to bee kissed, and fallen downe before, wee oppose, as most grosse Idolatrie: EspeciallieEspecially, seeing all the Schoole-men, allmoste, (sayeth their owne Bishop Peresius) doe teach, That …
William Guild · An Antidote Against Popery · p. 88 · Open in the reader

Job Expounded B11451

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… despise my speeches, but wiselie and with vnderstanding to consider and to weigh them. 12 EspeciallieEspecially seeing yee are old men, whom (as ye rightly said) it becommeth to be …
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… despise my speeches, but wiselie and with vnderstanding to consider and to weigh them. 12 EspeciallieEspecially seeing yee are old men, whom (as ye rightly said) it becommeth to be …
Theodore Beza · Job Expounded · Open in the reader