Waiting for reviewie → y, y / iCandidate #4252 · from the Puritas diff · puritas-full-2026-10-19

ratifieratify

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

Puritas changed it: 1,191 times in 645 works
Consistency: 97.4% (1,191 of 1,222)
Reach if approved: ~1,284 places (estimated)
MorphAdorner: Agrees: ratify
Matches: Exact word, any case
In our text: 1,222 times in the 7,099 works compared
Other readings: None
Taken into joins: None

If approved, its rationale reads: “Suggested by the Puritas diff (1,191 changes in 645 works, 97.4% consistent).”

Where Puritas made the change (8 of 1,191)

Our text, as printed and with the candidate applied

Printed
6. So doth Satan ratifieratify his couenant with blood.
With rule
6. So doth Satan ratifieratify his couenant with blood.
Richard Bernard · A Guide to Grand-jury Men · p. 263 · Open in the reader
Printed
… the summe of that doctrine, which they would maintaine. and desire the Parliament to ratifieratify. Within foure dayes after, it was presented and read, first before the Lords of …
With rule
… the summe of that doctrine, which they would maintaine. and desire the Parliament to ratifieratify. Within foure dayes after, it was presented and read, first before the Lords of …
David Calderwood · An Answer to Forbes Peaceable Warning · Open in the reader
Printed
… doth reach it foorth, as by his hand, and by whoſe miniſtrie hee doth ratifieratify y^• ſame vnto vs. Likewiſe whē they denounce iudgment agaynſt the impenitent, he doth …
With rule
… doth reach it foorth, as by his hand, and by whoſe miniſtrie hee doth ratifieratify y^• ſame vnto vs. Likewiſe whē they denounce iudgment agaynſt the impenitent, he doth …
George Gifford · Short Reply to the Donatists · p. 26 · Open in the reader
Printed
… promiſe to approve your ſelves to him, have a care of your cariage, and ratifieratify the truth of all by an anſwerable walking. Sweet is that melodie, and happy …
With rule
… promiſe to approve your ſelves to him, have a care of your cariage, and ratifieratify the truth of all by an anſwerable walking. Sweet is that melodie, and happy …
William Gouge · The Saints Sacrifice · p. 118 · Open in the reader
Printed
Anſw. 1 That hee might ratifieratify the eternall couenant and teſtament of grace. Heb. 9.15.
With rule
Anſw. 1 That hee might ratifieratify the eternall couenant and teſtament of grace. Heb. 9.15.
Robert Hill · The Pathway to Prayer and Piety · p. 202 · Open in the reader
Printed
… largely written in the word of God, God, thirdly, annexeth his Seale hereunto, to ratifieratify what he hath promiſed, and to confirme and ſtrengthen our faith in his promiſe …
With rule
… largely written in the word of God, God, thirdly, annexeth his Seale hereunto, to ratifieratify what he hath promiſed, and to confirme and ſtrengthen our faith in his promiſe …
Robert Jenison · The Worthy Receiving of the Lords Supper · Open in the reader
Printed
… I not given you power within your ſelves, and am I not ready to ratifieratify what you determine?
With rule
… I not given you power within your ſelves, and am I not ready to ratifieratify what you determine?
Paul Baynes · Commentary Upon Colossians 1 and 2 · p. 303 · Open in the reader
Printed
Furthermore, many doe ſo fall, that they altogether allowe and ratifieratify wicked errors, againſt the articles of the faith, although peraduenture ſom of them do …
With rule
Furthermore, many doe ſo fall, that they altogether allowe and ratifieratify wicked errors, againſt the articles of the faith, although peraduenture ſom of them do …
Philipp Melanchthon · In Defense of the True Church of God · p. 9 · Open in the reader

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Places Puritas left as printed: likely exceptions (31)

11 of them are in works where Puritas changed it elsewhere, so their places are known; 20 more are in works where it never changed. Each is our text, as the rule would change it.

The Present State of London A37482

Printed
… preſent times, as of Future, and to remove all Doubts, he did Confirm and RatifieRatify the ſaid Right unto the City of London, &c.
With rule
… preſent times, as of Future, and to remove all Doubts, he did Confirm and RatifieRatify the ſaid Right unto the City of London, &c.
Thomas De Laune · The Present State of London · p. 207 · Open in the reader

Remarks on Goodwins Discourse of the Gospel A49184

Printed
… Mortal Man; that he might by him who ſhould be Eternal, again Confirm and RatifieRatify the Eternal Law.
With rule
… Mortal Man; that he might by him who ſhould be Eternal, again Confirm and RatifieRatify the Eternal Law.
William Lorimer · Remarks on Goodwins Discourse of the Gospel · p. 50 · Open in the reader

A Complete History and Mystery of the Old and New Testament A52807

Printed
… Goliah Curs'd David by his Gods, 1 Sam. 17.43.) and likely call'd upon their Idol to RatifieRatify their Curſes Denounced againſt him. And thus,
With rule
… Goliah Curs'd David by his Gods, 1 Sam. 17.43.) and likely call'd upon their Idol to RatifieRatify their Curſes Denounced againſt him. And thus,
Christopher Ness · A Complete History and Mystery of the Old and New Testament · p. 125 · Open in the reader
Printed
… Wolphius) but as he was the Chief Ruler: He was the Ring-leader to RatifieRatify it more firmly, and to be a Loadſtone or Star to Prieſts and People …
With rule
… Wolphius) but as he was the Chief Ruler: He was the Ring-leader to RatifieRatify it more firmly, and to be a Loadſtone or Star to Prieſts and People …
Christopher Ness · A Complete History and Mystery of the Old and New Testament · p. 721 · Open in the reader
Printed
… the proconſuls) Hand, and Governed his Heart both to write this Title, and to RatifieRatify this writing againſt the Prieſts Minds. And Pilate wrote this Title to the Hebrew …
With rule
… the proconſuls) Hand, and Governed his Heart both to write this Title, and to RatifieRatify this writing againſt the Prieſts Minds. And Pilate wrote this Title to the Hebrew …
Christopher Ness · A Complete History and Mystery of the Old and New Testament · p. 250 · Open in the reader

The Popish Royal Favorite A56192

Printed
… King of Spaine it is agreed, that WE BY OVR OATH SHALL APPROVE AND RATIFIERATIFY THE ARTICLES under expressed to a Word;
With rule
… King of Spaine it is agreed, that WE BY OVR OATH SHALL APPROVE AND RATIFIERATIFY THE ARTICLES under expressed to a Word;
William Prynne · The Popish Royal Favorite · p. 48 · Open in the reader

A Hind Let Loose A59963

Printed
… power on Earth, can Disannul, Disable, or Dispense; That Covenant, which the Lord did RatifieRatify from Heaven, by the conversion of many thousands at their entering under the bond …
With rule
… power on Earth, can Disannul, Disable, or Dispense; That Covenant, which the Lord did RatifieRatify from Heaven, by the conversion of many thousands at their entering under the bond …
Alexander Shields · A Hind Let Loose · p. 61 · Open in the reader

Sacramental Discourses Before and After the Lords Supper A60147

Printed
… Supper, is the New Teſtament, or Covenant in the Blood of Chriſt; you there RatifieRatify the Baptiſmal Covenant; he ſaith, I am thine; and you ſay, You are his …
With rule
… Supper, is the New Teſtament, or Covenant in the Blood of Chriſt; you there RatifieRatify the Baptiſmal Covenant; he ſaith, I am thine; and you ſay, You are his …
John Shower · Sacramental Discourses Before and After the Lords Supper · Open in the reader

A Discourse Upon the Powers of the World to Come A76490

Printed
… ballanc'd the matter; I know if Things, which can neither Deceive, nor be Deceived, RatifieRatify what I have written, God hath not vouchſafed by Any, to Declare Them, ſo …
With rule
… ballanc'd the matter; I know if Things, which can neither Deceive, nor be Deceived, RatifieRatify what I have written, God hath not vouchſafed by Any, to Declare Them, ſo …
Thomas Beverley · A Discourse Upon the Powers of the World to Come · Open in the reader

The Government of the Churches of Christ B23602

Printed
… the People; and the Clergy will take part one with another, and the one RatifieRatify what the lower hath done, as the High Commission did what a particular Bishop …
With rule
… the People; and the Clergy will take part one with another, and the one RatifieRatify what the lower hath done, as the High Commission did what a particular Bishop …
Thomas Goodwin · The Government of the Churches of Christ · p. 221 · Open in the reader
Printed
… in their Presence; without which it would not be an Act of Authority, to RatifieRatify and Establish Laws; so is here: The power of the Lord Jesus Christ, to …
With rule
… in their Presence; without which it would not be an Act of Authority, to RatifieRatify and Establish Laws; so is here: The power of the Lord Jesus Christ, to …
Thomas Goodwin · The Government of the Churches of Christ · p. 240 · Open in the reader