Waiting for reviewie → y, y / iCandidate #4224 · from the Puritas diff · puritas-full-2026-10-19

avoydavoid

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

Puritas changed it: 1,430 times in 517 works
Consistency: 97.4% (1,430 of 1,467)
Reach if approved: ~1,541 places (estimated)
MorphAdorner: Agrees: avoid
Matches: Exact word, any case
In our text: 1,467 times in the 7,099 works compared
Other readings: None
Taken into joins: None

If approved, its rationale reads: “Suggested by the Puritas diff (1,430 changes in 517 works, 97.4% consistent).”

Where Puritas made the change (8 of 1,430)

Our text, as printed and with the candidate applied

Printed
… never a whit the leſſe. But he that filially feares God, doth not onely avoydavoid, but alſo hate ſin. The feare of the Lord (ſayth Salomon) is to hate …
With rule
… never a whit the leſſe. But he that filially feares God, doth not onely avoydavoid, but alſo hate ſin. The feare of the Lord (ſayth Salomon) is to hate …
William Price · The Souls Porter to Cast Out Sin · p. 119 · Open in the reader
Printed
… doth this in men by reasons, and perswasions, that they would chuse life, and avoydavoid death.
With rule
… doth this in men by reasons, and perswasions, that they would chuse life, and avoydavoid death.
John Robinson · Defense of the Synod of Dort · p. 133 · Open in the reader
Printed
… a judge, whereupon they tremble and quake at the very thought of him, and avoydavoid his presence.
With rule
… a judge, whereupon they tremble and quake at the very thought of him, and avoydavoid his presence.
Richard Sibbes · Bowels Opened · p. 277 · Open in the reader
Printed
… vvhi…h are eschewed, the other speaking of originall sinne, which we now cannot avoydavoid▪ speak not of one and the same sinne or estate, and therefore doe not …
With rule
… vvhi…h are eschewed, the other speaking of originall sinne, which we now cannot avoydavoid▪ speak not of one and the same sinne or estate, and therefore doe not …
Henry Ainsworth · Censure Upon the Dialogue of the Anabaptists · p. 29 · Open in the reader
Printed
… are vnder the Lawe, eyther to obteyne the reward which it promiseth, or to avoydavoid the punishment which it threatneth. Wherfore mount Sinay which is Agar, & the law thus …
With rule
… are vnder the Lawe, eyther to obteyne the reward which it promiseth, or to avoydavoid the punishment which it threatneth. Wherfore mount Sinay which is Agar, & the law thus …
William Fulke · Sermon Preached 17 March 1577 · Open in the reader
Printed
… then runne into the mouth of the danger of tentation, whiles they thinke to avoydavoid it. It was enough for thee, to whoſe diuine power the gates of hell …
With rule
… then runne into the mouth of the danger of tentation, whiles they thinke to avoydavoid it. It was enough for thee, to whoſe diuine power the gates of hell …
Joseph Hall · History of the Old Testament Volume 5 · p. 381 · Open in the reader
Printed
… Read the † Rhemes Annotations vpon this place, and ſee if heer you would not avoydavoid the evidence of this Scripture againſt you, by the verie ſame ſhift and anſwer …
With rule
… Read the † Rhemes Annotations vpon this place, and ſee if heer you would not avoydavoid the evidence of this Scripture againſt you, by the verie ſame ſhift and anſwer …
Francis Johnson · Answer to Mr Jacobs Defense of the Churches and Ministry of England · p. 141 · Open in the reader
Printed
… cauſe to have avoyded the Iewes ſynagogue vſed by you, as we have to avoydavoid any place abuſed by the Papiſts for their ſuperſtitious diſcipline.
With rule
… cauſe to have avoyded the Iewes ſynagogue vſed by you, as we have to avoydavoid any place abuſed by the Papiſts for their ſuperſtitious diſcipline.
John Paget · Arrow Against the Separationists · p. 299 · Open in the reader

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Places Puritas left as printed: likely exceptions (37)

25 of them are in works where Puritas changed it elsewhere, so their places are known; 12 more are in works where it never changed. Each is our text, as the rule would change it.

The Christians Daily Walk in Holy Security and Peace A11818

Printed
2. AvoydAvoid all unneceſſary ſolitarineſſe, and as much as may be keep company with ſuch as …
With rule
2. AvoydAvoid all unneceſſary ſolitarineſſe, and as much as may be keep company with ſuch as …
Henry Scudder · The Christians Daily Walk in Holy Security and Peace · p. 492 · Open in the reader

The Souls Conflict With Itself A12198

Printed
Sinne is the greatest trouble. 400. AvoydAvoid not trouble by sinne. Ibid.
With rule
Sinne is the greatest trouble. 400. AvoydAvoid not trouble by sinne. Ibid.
Richard Sibbes · The Souls Conflict With Itself · Open in the reader

Emblems Ancient and Modern A15631

Printed
AvoydAvoid them therefore, though compell'd by need,
With rule
AvoydAvoid them therefore, though compell'd by need,
George Wither · Emblems Ancient and Modern · p. 18 · Open in the reader

The Utter Routing of the Whole Army of All the Independents and Sectaries A26759

Printed
… the path of the wicked, and go not into the way of evill men. AvoydAvoid it, paſſe not by it, turne from it, and paſſe away. Here we ſee …
With rule
… the path of the wicked, and go not into the way of evill men. AvoydAvoid it, paſſe not by it, turne from it, and paſſe away. Here we ſee …
John Bastwick · The Utter Routing of the Whole Army of All the Independents and Sectaries · p. 359 · Open in the reader

The Right Method for a Settled Peace of Conscience A27009

Printed
… Troubles to his Spirit, and eſtrangedneſs betwixt the Lord Jeſus and his own ſoul. AvoydAvoid this therefore, if ever you will have Peace.
With rule
… Troubles to his Spirit, and eſtrangedneſs betwixt the Lord Jeſus and his own ſoul. AvoydAvoid this therefore, if ever you will have Peace.
Richard Baxter · The Right Method for a Settled Peace of Conscience · p. 329 · Open in the reader

The Saints Everlasting Rest A27017

Printed
… which cause Divisions and Offences, contrary to the doctrine which you have learned, and AvoydAvoid them. For they that are such, serve not our Lord Jesus Christ, but their …
With rule
… which cause Divisions and Offences, contrary to the doctrine which you have learned, and AvoydAvoid them. For they that are such, serve not our Lord Jesus Christ, but their …
Richard Baxter · The Saints Everlasting Rest · p. 480 · Open in the reader

The Marrow of Ecclesiastical History A33335

Printed
… younger, that they carry themselves modestly without arrogance; and let not one molest another. AvoydAvoid contentions, and all that bitterness of spirit which diverts many from the right way …
With rule
… younger, that they carry themselves modestly without arrogance; and let not one molest another. AvoydAvoid contentions, and all that bitterness of spirit which diverts many from the right way …
Samuel Clarke · The Marrow of Ecclesiastical History · p. 665 · Open in the reader

Commentary on 1 John A34689

Printed
… from Ignorance and Ungodlineſſe; if you deſire to have Fellowſhip with God, you muſt, 1 AvoydAvoid Ignorance, and labour for Knowledge, deſire to know his will, and they that love …
With rule
… from Ignorance and Ungodlineſſe; if you deſire to have Fellowſhip with God, you muſt, 1 AvoydAvoid Ignorance, and labour for Knowledge, deſire to know his will, and they that love …
John Cotton · Commentary on 1 John · p. 29 · Open in the reader

Christian Directions A41637

Printed
I AvoydAvoid all corrupt and rotten communication; which direction the Apostle Paul giveth, Let no corrupt …
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I AvoydAvoid all corrupt and rotten communication; which direction the Apostle Paul giveth, Let no corrupt …
Thomas Gouge · Christian Directions · p. 18 · Open in the reader

Sermons Volume 2 A51846

Printed
3. AvoydAvoid Sin, that separateth between God and you, Isa. 59.1, 2. How will you pray, when you …
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3. AvoydAvoid Sin, that separateth between God and you, Isa. 59.1, 2. How will you pray, when you …
Thomas Manton · Sermons Volume 2 · p. 205 · Open in the reader

The Sword of Christian Magistracy A56215

Printed
… which cauſe Diviſions and Offences, CONTRARY TO THE DOCTRINE WHICH YEE HAVE LEARNED, AND AVOYDAVOID THEM: For they that are ſuch, ſerve not the Lord Jeſus Chriſt, but their …
With rule
… which cauſe Diviſions and Offences, CONTRARY TO THE DOCTRINE WHICH YEE HAVE LEARNED, AND AVOYDAVOID THEM: For they that are ſuch, ſerve not the Lord Jeſus Chriſt, but their …
William Prynne · The Sword of Christian Magistracy · p. 167 · Open in the reader

A Gospel Glass A61908

Printed
… Lord; but like Lawyers, plead as well as they can for a bad cauſe. AvoydAvoid all extenuating Confeſſions: Father not thy Brats upon the Devil, leſt thy account ſwell …
With rule
… Lord; but like Lawyers, plead as well as they can for a bad cauſe. AvoydAvoid all extenuating Confeſſions: Father not thy Brats upon the Devil, leſt thy account ſwell …
Lewis Stuckley · A Gospel Glass · p. 459 · Open in the reader

Commentary on Ezra Nehemiah Ester Job and Psalms A63066

Printed
… here, Depart from me, &c. What a word is that to his inſulting enemies, AvoydAvoid, come out, vaniſh. Theſe bee words uſed to Devils, and doggs, but good enough …
With rule
… here, Depart from me, &c. What a word is that to his inſulting enemies, AvoydAvoid, come out, vaniſh. Theſe bee words uſed to Devils, and doggs, but good enough …
John Trapp · Commentary on Ezra Nehemiah Ester Job and Psalms · p. 581 · Open in the reader

Peters Repentance A64251

Printed
Meanes. AvoydAvoid passion and stirring of affections, which made Peter here forsweare, and David to sweare …
With rule
Meanes. AvoydAvoid passion and stirring of affections, which made Peter here forsweare, and David to sweare …
Thomas Taylor · Peters Repentance · p. 52 · Open in the reader

A Complete Christian Dictionary A66593

Printed
2. AvoydAvoid doubtfull disputations, Rom. 14. 1.
With rule
2. AvoydAvoid doubtfull disputations, Rom. 14. 1.
Thomas Wilson · A Complete Christian Dictionary · p. 693 · Open in the reader

The Principles of Christian Practice A68805

Printed
AvoydAvoid therefore, and abhorre them. And chuse such companions as may by godly admonition restraine …
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AvoydAvoid therefore, and abhorre them. And chuse such companions as may by godly admonition restraine …
Thomas Taylor · The Principles of Christian Practice · p. 539 · Open in the reader

Commentary on Malachi A71123

Printed
… as Cyprian: And a ſpeciall meanes to make him turne his hands upon us. AvoydAvoid it, labor againſt it, if it ſteale upon us, check it, repell and caſt …
With rule
… as Cyprian: And a ſpeciall meanes to make him turne his hands upon us. AvoydAvoid it, labor againſt it, if it ſteale upon us, check it, repell and caſt …
Richard Stock · Commentary on Malachi · p. 54 · Open in the reader

A Sovereign Salve A85500

Printed
AvoydAvoid therefore, thou Daſtard; avoydavoid thou cowardly Souldier; remove thy ſiege, and yeild the Field …
With rule
AvoydAvoid therefore, thou Daſtard; avoydavoid thou cowardly Souldier; remove thy ſiege, and yeild the Field …
Richard Gove · A Sovereign Salve · p. 157 · Open in the reader

Commentary on Malachi 2 A93917

Printed
… as Cyprian: And a ſpeciall meanes to make him turne his hands upon us. AvoydAvoid it, labor againſt it, if it ſteale upon us, check it, repell and caſt …
With rule
… as Cyprian: And a ſpeciall meanes to make him turne his hands upon us. AvoydAvoid it, labor againſt it, if it ſteale upon us, check it, repell and caſt …
Richard Stock · Commentary on Malachi 2 · p. 54 · Open in the reader

Works A97360

Printed
… temptations of Chriſt; he was troubled and vexed with them, as appears by his AvoydAvoid Satan; and the voyces and objects carried to his ear and eye; yea motions …
With rule
… temptations of Chriſt; he was troubled and vexed with them, as appears by his AvoydAvoid Satan; and the voyces and objects carried to his ear and eye; yea motions …
Thomas Taylor · Works · p. 21 · Open in the reader
Printed
II. The manner of this anſwer of Chriſt; AvoydAvoid Satan] which differeth ſomewhat from Chriſts other anſwers, being more plain and ſharp than …
With rule
II. The manner of this anſwer of Chriſt; AvoydAvoid Satan] which differeth ſomewhat from Chriſts other anſwers, being more plain and ſharp than …
Thomas Taylor · Works · p. 113 · Open in the reader
Printed
… than they, as appeareth, 1 In the title he gives him, Satan. 2 In the commandement, AvoydAvoid. Firſt, he calls him Satan, which is the third name given him in this …
With rule
… than they, as appeareth, 1 In the title he gives him, Satan. 2 In the commandement, AvoydAvoid. Firſt, he calls him Satan, which is the third name given him in this …
Thomas Taylor · Works · p. 113 · Open in the reader
Printed
AvoydAvoid] 1 This is a word of indignation, as we ſay to a Dogg, avant: for …
With rule
AvoydAvoid] 1 This is a word of indignation, as we ſay to a Dogg, avant: for …
Thomas Taylor · Works · p. 113 · Open in the reader

A Fountain Sealed 2 B00698

Printed
10 AvoydAvoid corrupt communication, page 109
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10 AvoydAvoid corrupt communication, page 109
Richard Sibbes · A Fountain Sealed 2 · Open in the reader

The Faithful Depository B25240

Printed
… rather as sent to try … and our love to God, and his ancient truths? AvoydAvoid them therefore; and keep we that Depositum, or that sound Doctrine committed to our …
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… rather as sent to try … and our love to God, and his ancient truths? AvoydAvoid them therefore; and keep we that Depositum, or that sound Doctrine committed to our …
Robert Jenison · The Faithful Depository · p. 50 · Open in the reader