Waiting for reviewMixed spelling (two or more of the above)Candidate #7717 · from the Puritas diff · puritas-full-2026-10-19

vncertaineuncertain

Two or more mechanical changes in one word: sinne → sin, vnderstande → understand.

Puritas changed it: 2,350 times in 584 works
Consistency: 99.0% (2,350 of 2,372)
Reach if approved: ~2,492 places (estimated)
MorphAdorner: Agrees: uncertain
Matches: Exact word, any case
In our text: 2,372 times in the 7,099 works compared
Other readings: None
Taken into joins: None

If approved, its rationale reads: “Suggested by the Puritas diff (2,350 changes in 584 works, 99.0% consistent).”

Where Puritas made the change (8 of 2,350)

Our text, as printed and with the candidate applied

Printed
… the Churche of Christ is builded, as Saint Paule testifieth, and not vpon the vncertaineuncertain reportes of forgetfull and deceiueable men.
With rule
… the Churche of Christ is builded, as Saint Paule testifieth, and not vpon the vncertaineuncertain reportes of forgetfull and deceiueable men.
William Fulke · Sermon Preached 12 March 1581 · Open in the reader
Printed
… and doubt for the euent of it, as the meteors do in the ayre, vncertaineuncertain whither to ſtay there, or to fall downe to the ground. This is then …
With rule
… and doubt for the euent of it, as the meteors do in the ayre, vncertaineuncertain whither to ſtay there, or to fall downe to the ground. This is then …
Thomas Gataker · True Contentment in the Gain of Godliness · p. 82 · Open in the reader
Printed
… and how vaine this their confidence is, the holie Apoſtle noteth by calling them vncertaineuncertain riches. They forſake that which is certaine and infallible, euen the liuing God, in …
With rule
… and how vaine this their confidence is, the holie Apoſtle noteth by calling them vncertaineuncertain riches. They forſake that which is certaine and infallible, euen the liuing God, in …
George Gifford · Four Sermons · p. 8 · Open in the reader
Printed
… that would take exception, and say, alasse the aire is clowdy, and the weather vncertaineuncertain, nay it beginnes to raine, or haile, or snow already, and therefore I will …
With rule
… that would take exception, and say, alasse the aire is clowdy, and the weather vncertaineuncertain, nay it beginnes to raine, or haile, or snow already, and therefore I will …
Richard Greenham · Works · p. 384 · Open in the reader
Printed
2. That Scripture containe…h all things neceſſarie for Salvation to know, without vncertaineuncertain Traditions.
With rule
2. That Scripture containe…h all things neceſſarie for Salvation to know, without vncertaineuncertain Traditions.
William Guild · A Compend of the Controversies of Religion · Open in the reader
Printed
… of the feare of the Lord. Or by putting a certaine number for an vncertaineuncertain, all the guifts and graces of Gods Spirit are here intended; Seauen being a …
With rule
… of the feare of the Lord. Or by putting a certaine number for an vncertaineuncertain, all the guifts and graces of Gods Spirit are here intended; Seauen being a …
Thomas Adams · The Black Devil · p. 66 · Open in the reader
Printed
The meaſure of ſoundes belonging to Oratours, is that whiche as it is not vncertaineuncertain, ſo it differeth altogither from ryme & verſe, and is very changeable with it ſelf …
With rule
The meaſure of ſoundes belonging to Oratours, is that whiche as it is not vncertaineuncertain, ſo it differeth altogither from ryme & verſe, and is very changeable with it ſelf …
Dudley Fenner · The Arts of Logic and Rhetoric · Open in the reader
Printed
… the ſacred written word of God, a dead writing, a dumbe Maiſter, doubtfull and vncertaineuncertain, A black goſpell, dead inke, inkie diuinitye, A noſe of waxe, a leaden rule …
With rule
… the ſacred written word of God, a dead writing, a dumbe Maiſter, doubtfull and vncertaineuncertain, A black goſpell, dead inke, inkie diuinitye, A noſe of waxe, a leaden rule …
John Frewen · Fruitful Instructions and Necessary Doctrines · Open in the reader

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Places Puritas left as printed: likely exceptions (22)

12 of them are in works where Puritas changed it elsewhere, so their places are known; 10 more are in works where it never changed. Each is our text, as the rule would change it.

Law A00741

Printed
66. VncertaineUncertain, whereby truth is inueigled.
With rule
66. VncertaineUncertain, whereby truth is inueigled.
Henry Finch · Law · p. 49 · Open in the reader
Printed
And is VncertaineUncertain, or Certaine.
With rule
And is VncertaineUncertain, or Certaine.
Henry Finch · Law · p. 111 · Open in the reader
Printed
VncertaineUncertain, which is determinable at anothers pleaſure, as an eſtate at ſufferance, and at will.
With rule
VncertaineUncertain, which is determinable at anothers pleaſure, as an eſtate at ſufferance, and at will.
Henry Finch · Law · p. 112 · Open in the reader

The Whole Armor of God A01979

Printed
VncertaineUncertain whether Chriſts comming to iudgement ſhall bee in the day, or Night. 490
With rule
VncertaineUncertain whether Chriſts comming to iudgement ſhall bee in the day, or Night. 490
William Gouge · The Whole Armor of God · Open in the reader

Of Nature and Grace A10112

Printed
… worde is obſcure, ergo not to be read and heard abſolutely of all, &c. VncertaineUncertain? I know not what is blaſphemie, if this be not. Where & in what place …
With rule
… worde is obſcure, ergo not to be read and heard abſolutely of all, &c. VncertaineUncertain? I know not what is blaſphemie, if this be not. Where & in what place …
John Prime · Of Nature and Grace · p. 185 · Open in the reader

Pilgrimage A10228

Printed
… more then taedious already. Varro diuided times into three sorts; the first he called VncertaineUncertain: the second, Fabulous: the third, Historicall: Ioseph Sealiger, a man happily more studious in …
With rule
… more then taedious already. Varro diuided times into three sorts; the first he called VncertaineUncertain: the second, Fabulous: the third, Historicall: Ioseph Sealiger, a man happily more studious in …
Samuel Purchas · Pilgrimage · p. 489 · Open in the reader

Virtues History A11081

Printed
VncertaineUncertain men haue no possession sure,
With rule
VncertaineUncertain men haue no possession sure,
Francis Rous · Virtues History · Open in the reader

Opening of the Ten Commandments A15011

Printed
1. VncertaineUncertain and doubtfull wherof they haue not ſufficient warrant and knowledge.
With rule
1. VncertaineUncertain and doubtfull wherof they haue not ſufficient warrant and knowledge.
William Whately · Opening of the Ten Commandments · p. 248 · Open in the reader

Withers Motto A15662

Printed
VncertaineUncertain hopes, or pleasures to find out?
With rule
VncertaineUncertain hopes, or pleasures to find out?
George Wither · Withers Motto · Open in the reader

An Exposition Upon Colossians A17389

Printed
… iudgement, when we thinke our selues wise inough to order our race without aduice. 6. VncertaineUncertain running . Now for the second, that we may run successefully, diuers rules must be …
With rule
… iudgement, when we thinke our selues wise inough to order our race without aduice. 6. VncertaineUncertain running . Now for the second, that we may run successefully, diuers rules must be …
Nicholas Byfield · An Exposition Upon Colossians · p. 77 · Open in the reader

The Handmaid of Repentance A20184

Printed
VncertaineUncertain goods.
With rule
VncertaineUncertain goods.
Arthur Dent · The Handmaid of Repentance · Open in the reader

The By-Way A72851

Printed
… any aſſurance that they heare us at all, and this is Via Deuia, an VncertaineUncertain and By-Way.
With rule
… any aſſurance that they heare us at all, and this is Via Deuia, an VncertaineUncertain and By-Way.
Humphrey Lynde · The By-Way · p. 681 · Open in the reader