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maiestiesmajesties

i standing for j: Iesus → Jesus, iudge → judge.

Puritas changed it
249 times in 109 works
Consistency
13.0% (249 of 1,916)
Reach if approved
~2,014 places (estimated)
MorphAdorner
Agrees: majesties
Matches
Exact word, any case
In our text
1,917 times in the 7,099 works compared
Other readings
majesty's (1,613)
Taken into joins
None

If approved, its rationale reads: “Suggested by the Puritas diff (249 changes in 109 works, 13.0% consistent).”

Where Puritas made the change (8 of 249)

Our text, as printed and with the candidate applied
  1. Printed
    … praises to vpholde thē in their euils, much after this sorte of speakinge. Your maiestiesmajesties or graces are called most vertuous, moste valiant, most worthy, most wise most mighty …
    With rule
    … praises to vpholde thē in their euils, much after this sorte of speakinge. Your maiestiesmajesties or graces are called most vertuous, moste valiant, most worthy, most wise most mighty …

    John Bale · The Image of Both Churches in Revelation · Open in the reader

  2. Printed
    … home, vpon theyr allegiaunce, to loke better to theyr flocke, and to see youre maiestiesmajesties iniunctions better kept, & send your visitours in theirtailes. And if they be found negligēt …
    With rule
    … home, vpon theyr allegiaunce, to loke better to theyr flocke, and to see youre maiestiesmajesties iniunctions better kept, & send your visitours in theirtailes. And if they be found negligēt …

    Hugh Latimer · Twenty-Seven Sermons · Open in the reader

  3. Printed
    … so high a calling, and whosoeuer shall attēp, deuise, or conspire ought against her maiestiesmajesties person, crowne, dignitie, and royall estate, we beseeche thee in mercie to
    With rule
    … so high a calling, and whosoeuer shall attēp, deuise, or conspire ought against her maiestiesmajesties person, crowne, dignitie, and royall estate, we beseeche thee in mercie to

    Robert Openshaw · Short Questions And Answers Containing The Sum Of Christian Religion · Open in the reader

  4. Printed
    … all the rest better in their office, and thinke when they sitte in their maiestiesmajesties, as Queene Hester did, that their power is giuen them to minister iustice, and …
    With rule
    … all the rest better in their office, and thinke when they sitte in their maiestiesmajesties, as Queene Hester did, that their power is giuen them to minister iustice, and …

    Henry Smith · The Restitution of King Nebuchadnezzar · Open in the reader

  5. Printed
    … the brand of Libertines and carnall Gospellers, to despise gouernment, and speake euill of maiestiesmajesties and dignities, &c.
    With rule
    … the brand of Libertines and carnall Gospellers, to despise gouernment, and speake euill of maiestiesmajesties and dignities, &c.

    Thomas Taylor · Commentary on Titus · p. 557 · Open in the reader

  6. Printed
    … well and lawfullie be vſed. And thus, the daunger that might ariſe to your maieſtiesmajesties perſon by the proper motiō of a known ſucceſſor hath his anſwere, That which …
    With rule
    … well and lawfullie be vſed. And thus, the daunger that might ariſe to your maieſtiesmajesties perſon by the proper motiō of a known ſucceſſor hath his anſwere, That which …

    Peter Wentworth · A Pithy Exhortation to Her Majesty · p. 61 · Open in the reader

  7. Printed
    Your maieſtiesmajesties moſt humble ſubiect, Hugh Broughton.
    With rule
    Your maieſtiesmajesties moſt humble ſubiect, Hugh Broughton.

    Hugh Broughton · An Answer Unto a Complaint · Open in the reader

  8. Printed
    … much hithertoo touching the requeste, that I thought good to sollicite your most excellent maiestiesmajesties. That which nowe remayneth to bee spoken, I wil turne too the residewe of …
    With rule
    … much hithertoo touching the requeste, that I thought good to sollicite your most excellent maiestiesmajesties. That which nowe remayneth to bee spoken, I wil turne too the residewe of …

    John Foxe · The Pope Confuted · Open in the reader

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Places Puritas left as printed: likely exceptions (54)

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

Choice Grounds and Principles of our Christian Religion A01263

  • Printed
    … the hopefull yong Gentleman, Mr THOMAS COVENTRY, eldest Sonne to the Right Worshipfull his MAIESTIESMAJESTIES Attorney Generall before mentioned. Long life, and good dayes, with increase of all spirituall …
    With rule
    … the hopefull yong Gentleman, Mr THOMAS COVENTRY, eldest Sonne to the Right Worshipfull his MAIESTIESMAJESTIES Attorney Generall before mentioned. Long life, and good dayes, with increase of all spirituall …

    John Frewen · Choice Grounds and Principles of our Christian Religion · Open in the reader

Works A02178

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    … MARMADVKE DARRELL, AND SIR THOMAS BLOOTHER KNIGHTS, SVRVEYERS GENERALL FOR THE VICTVALING OF HIS MAIESTIESMAJESTIES NAVIE: Stephen Egerton wisheth increase of all true comfort in this life, and euerlasting …
    With rule
    … MARMADVKE DARRELL, AND SIR THOMAS BLOOTHER KNIGHTS, SVRVEYERS GENERALL FOR THE VICTVALING OF HIS MAIESTIESMAJESTIES NAVIE: Stephen Egerton wisheth increase of all true comfort in this life, and euerlasting …

    Richard Greenham · Works · Open in the reader

  • Printed
    TO THE RIGHT WORSHIPFVLL SIR DRV DRVRIE KNIGHT, GENTLE-MAN-VSHER OF HER MAIESTIESMAJESTIES PRIVIE CHAMBER: AND MAISTER THOMAS FANSHAW Esquire, the Queenes Remembrancer in her Highnesse Court …
    With rule
    TO THE RIGHT WORSHIPFVLL SIR DRV DRVRIE KNIGHT, GENTLE-MAN-VSHER OF HER MAIESTIESMAJESTIES PRIVIE CHAMBER: AND MAISTER THOMAS FANSHAW Esquire, the Queenes Remembrancer in her Highnesse Court …

    Richard Greenham · Works · Open in the reader

A Still Voice A06196

  • Printed
    … Marquesse of Buckingham, Lord high Admirall, Viscount Villiers, Baron of Whaddon, Maister of his MAIESTIESMAJESTIES Horse, Knight of the most noble Order of the Garter, Gentleman of his Highnesse …
    With rule
    … Marquesse of Buckingham, Lord high Admirall, Viscount Villiers, Baron of Whaddon, Maister of his MAIESTIESMAJESTIES Horse, Knight of the most noble Order of the Garter, Gentleman of his Highnesse …

    William Loe · A Still Voice · Open in the reader

Christs Victory over Satans Tyranny A07225

  • Printed
    … of Canterbury his GRACE, PRIMATE and METROPOLITAN of all England, and one of his MAIESTIESMAJESTIES most Honourable Priuie Councell. And to the Right Honourable SIR EDVVARD COKE, Lord Cheefe …
    With rule
    … of Canterbury his GRACE, PRIMATE and METROPOLITAN of all England, and one of his MAIESTIESMAJESTIES most Honourable Priuie Councell. And to the Right Honourable SIR EDVVARD COKE, Lord Cheefe …

    John Foxe · Christs Victory over Satans Tyranny · Open in the reader

The History of Korah A09294

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    … it ſhalbe found to cary vndoubted ſtability with it, for the vpholding of her MAIESTIESMAJESTIES crowne, authority, priviledges, preheminences within all her Realmes and Dominions, and to be accompanied …
    With rule
    … it ſhalbe found to cary vndoubted ſtability with it, for the vpholding of her MAIESTIESMAJESTIES crowne, authority, priviledges, preheminences within all her Realmes and Dominions, and to be accompanied …

    John Penry · The History of Korah · p. 3 · Open in the reader

  • Printed
    … but evill diſpoſed uncōſcionable men wilbe readie to ſelander us that we account her MAIESTIESMAJESTIES authoritie to be ſo too: as though her Majeſties power were eccleſiaſticall and not …
    With rule
    … but evill diſpoſed uncōſcionable men wilbe readie to ſelander us that we account her MAIESTIESMAJESTIES authoritie to be ſo too: as though her Majeſties power were eccleſiaſticall and not …

    John Penry · The History of Korah · p. 27 · Open in the reader

Answer to Campian the Jesuit A15057

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    TO THE RIGHT HONOVRABLE WILLIAM LORD KNOVVLES, BARON OF GREYS, TREASVRER OF HIS MAIESTIESMAJESTIES Houſhold, and one of the Lords of his MaieſtiesMajesties moſt Honorable priuie Councell.
    With rule
    TO THE RIGHT HONOVRABLE WILLIAM LORD KNOVVLES, BARON OF GREYS, TREASVRER OF HIS MAIESTIESMAJESTIES Houſhold, and one of the Lords of his MaieſtiesMajesties moſt Honorable priuie Councell.

    William Whitaker · Answer to Campian the Jesuit · Open in the reader

The Hymns and Songs of the Church A15647

  • Printed
    … of Opinion. The same also hath beene the ayme of Master Orlando Gibbons (your MAIESTIESMAJESTIES seruant, and one of the Gentlemen of your Honourable Chappell) in fitting them with …
    With rule
    … of Opinion. The same also hath beene the ayme of Master Orlando Gibbons (your MAIESTIESMAJESTIES seruant, and one of the Gentlemen of your Honourable Chappell) in fitting them with …

    George Wither · The Hymns and Songs of the Church · Open in the reader

  • Printed
    Your MAIESTIESMAJESTIES most Loyall Subiect, GEORGE WITHER.
    With rule
    Your MAIESTIESMAJESTIES most Loyall Subiect, GEORGE WITHER.

    George Wither · The Hymns and Songs of the Church · Open in the reader

A Satire A15652

  • Printed
    Your MAIESTIESMAJESTIES most loyall Subiect, and yet Prisoner in the Marshals…y. GEO. WYTHER.
    With rule
    Your MAIESTIESMAJESTIES most loyall Subiect, and yet Prisoner in the Marshals…y. GEO. WYTHER.

    George Wither · A Satire · Open in the reader

Kings Letter to the Lords of Canterbury Touching Preaching and Preachers A16382

  • Printed
    The Kings MAIESTIESMAJESTIES Letter to the Lords Grace of Canterbury, touching Preaching, and Preachers.
    With rule
    The Kings MAIESTIESMAJESTIES Letter to the Lords Grace of Canterbury, touching Preaching, and Preachers.

    Archbishop George Abbot · Kings Letter to the Lords of Canterbury Touching Preaching and Preachers · Open in the reader

The Last Battle of the Soul A16539

  • Printed
    Your MAIESTIESMAJESTIES most humble and most obedient Seruant M. Z. B. From Glasgow the 12. of Februarie 1629.
    With rule
    Your MAIESTIESMAJESTIES most humble and most obedient Seruant M. Z. B. From Glasgow the 12. of Februarie 1629.

    Zacharie Boyd · The Last Battle of the Soul · Open in the reader

  • Printed
    Your MAIESTIESMAJESTIES most humble & obedient Seruant and Oratour M. Zacharie Boyd▪ Preacher of GODS Word at …
    With rule
    Your MAIESTIESMAJESTIES most humble & obedient Seruant and Oratour M. Zacharie Boyd▪ Preacher of GODS Word at …

    Zacharie Boyd · The Last Battle of the Soul · Open in the reader

A Censure of Simony A17294

  • Printed
    … eare also (as vnto a Crowne) Gods good grace, and the myrrour of his MAIESTIESMAJESTIES example, wherein you dayly looke, haue already intitled you, as the most hopefull heire …
    With rule
    … eare also (as vnto a Crowne) Gods good grace, and the myrrour of his MAIESTIESMAJESTIES example, wherein you dayly looke, haue already intitled you, as the most hopefull heire …

    Henry Burton · A Censure of Simony · Open in the reader

A Guide to Godliness A20762

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    … HONOVRABLE, Sir Henrie Mountagu, KNIGHT; Baron of KIMBOLTON, Viſcount MANDEVILLE, Lord Preſident of his MAIESTIESMAJESTIES moſt Honorable Priuie Counſell; And to the truely Noble and Vertuous Lady, the Lady …
    With rule
    … HONOVRABLE, Sir Henrie Mountagu, KNIGHT; Baron of KIMBOLTON, Viſcount MANDEVILLE, Lord Preſident of his MAIESTIESMAJESTIES moſt Honorable Priuie Counſell; And to the truely Noble and Vertuous Lady, the Lady …

    John Downame · A Guide to Godliness · Open in the reader

A Humble Motion A21448

  • Printed
    AN HVMBLE MOTION VVITH SVBMISSION VNTO THE RIGHT HONORABLE LL. OF HIR MAIESTIESMAJESTIES PRIVIE COVNSELL.
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    AN HVMBLE MOTION VVITH SVBMISSION VNTO THE RIGHT HONORABLE LL. OF HIR MAIESTIESMAJESTIES PRIVIE COVNSELL.

    John Penry · A Humble Motion · p. 1 · Open in the reader

The Popish Royal Favorite A56192

  • Printed
    … in his Chamber when you gave him leave to go abroad, at THE QUEENES MAIESTIESMAJESTIES DESIRE, he paying unto you onely the ordinary Fees due by Law for the …
    With rule
    … in his Chamber when you gave him leave to go abroad, at THE QUEENES MAIESTIESMAJESTIES DESIRE, he paying unto you onely the ordinary Fees due by Law for the …

    William Prynne · The Popish Royal Favorite · p. 32 · Open in the reader

Works of Joseph Hall A68126

  • Printed
    … OF PEMBROKE, LORD high Chamberlaine; CHANCELLOR of the Vniuerſity of Oxford; One of his MAIESTIESMAJESTIES moſt Honourable Priuy Counſell.
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    … OF PEMBROKE, LORD high Chamberlaine; CHANCELLOR of the Vniuerſity of Oxford; One of his MAIESTIESMAJESTIES moſt Honourable Priuy Counſell.

    Joseph Hall · Works of Joseph Hall · p. 513 · Open in the reader

  • Printed
    TO THE RIGHT HONOVRABLE, THOMAS, EARLE OF EXCETER, ONE OF HIS MAIESTIESMAJESTIES MOST Honorable Priuy Councell; All Grace and Happineſſe.
    With rule
    TO THE RIGHT HONOVRABLE, THOMAS, EARLE OF EXCETER, ONE OF HIS MAIESTIESMAJESTIES MOST Honorable Priuy Councell; All Grace and Happineſſe.

    Joseph Hall · Works of Joseph Hall · p. 807 · Open in the reader

  • Printed
    TO THE RIGHT HONOVRABLE, HENRY, EARLE OF HVNTINGDON LORD HASTINGS, BOTERAVX, MOLINES & MOILES, HIS MAIESTIESMAJESTIES LIEVTENANT IN THE COVNTY OF LEICESTER;
    With rule
    TO THE RIGHT HONOVRABLE, HENRY, EARLE OF HVNTINGDON LORD HASTINGS, BOTERAVX, MOLINES & MOILES, HIS MAIESTIESMAJESTIES LIEVTENANT IN THE COVNTY OF LEICESTER;

    Joseph Hall · Works of Joseph Hall · Open in the reader

  • Printed
    … NOBLE, AND WORTHILY HONOVRED GENTLEMAN, MASTER ROBERT HAY, ONE OF THE ATTENDANTS OF HIS MAIESTIESMAJESTIES BED-CHAMBER.
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    … NOBLE, AND WORTHILY HONOVRED GENTLEMAN, MASTER ROBERT HAY, ONE OF THE ATTENDANTS OF HIS MAIESTIESMAJESTIES BED-CHAMBER.

    Joseph Hall · Works of Joseph Hall · Open in the reader

  • Printed
    TO THE RIGHT HONOVRABLE, SIR Thomas Edmonds KNIGHT, TREASVRER OF HIS MAIESTIESMAJESTIES HOVSHOLD, AND OF HIS MOST Honourable Priuy Councell.
    With rule
    TO THE RIGHT HONOVRABLE, SIR Thomas Edmonds KNIGHT, TREASVRER OF HIS MAIESTIESMAJESTIES HOVSHOLD, AND OF HIS MOST Honourable Priuy Councell.

    Joseph Hall · Works of Joseph Hall · Open in the reader

Declaration Concerning the Late Tumults in Scotland A68707

  • Printed
    AN ANSVVER TO THE PROFESSION AND DECLARATION Made by JAMES Marquesse of HAMILTON, His MAIESTIESMAJESTIES high Commissioner, at Edinburgh, An. 1638. in December.
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    AN ANSVVER TO THE PROFESSION AND DECLARATION Made by JAMES Marquesse of HAMILTON, His MAIESTIESMAJESTIES high Commissioner, at Edinburgh, An. 1638. in December.

    Walter Balcanquhall · Declaration Concerning the Late Tumults in Scotland · p. 337 · Open in the reader

An Apology of an Appeal B11858

  • Printed
    TO ALL THE TRVE-HEARTED NOBILITY OF HIS MAIESTIESMAJESTIES Moſt Honorable Privy Councell.
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    TO ALL THE TRVE-HEARTED NOBILITY OF HIS MAIESTIESMAJESTIES Moſt Honorable Privy Councell.

    Henry Burton · An Apology of an Appeal · p. 18 · Open in the reader