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Waiting for reviewApostrophes and possessivesCandidate #9425 · from the Puritas diff · puritas-full-2026-10-19

maiestiesmajesty's

Apostrophes added or expanded, mostly possessives: gods → god's. Approve one at a time: some places are plurals.

Puritas changed it
1,613 times in 472 works
Consistency
84.1% (1,613 of 1,916)
Reach if approved
~2,014 places (estimated)
MorphAdorner
Disagrees: majesties
Matches
Exact word, any case
In our text
1,917 times in the 7,099 works compared
Other readings
majesties (249)
Taken into joins
None

If approved, its rationale reads: “Suggested by the Puritas diff (1,613 changes in 472 works, 84.1% consistent).”

Where Puritas made the change (8 of 1,613)

Our text, as printed and with the candidate applied
  1. Printed
    TO THE RIGHT Worſhipful, EDWARD WATIES, Eſquire, one of his MaieſtiesMajesty's Juſtices in attendance, at the Councell of the Marches of WALES.(*⁎*)
    With rule
    TO THE RIGHT Worſhipful, EDWARD WATIES, Eſquire, one of his MaieſtiesMajesty's Juſtices in attendance, at the Councell of the Marches of WALES.(*⁎*)

    Robert Horne · The Shield of Righteousness · Open in the reader

  2. Printed
    … perfection in matters Eccleſiasticall. Laſtly, conſidering how you have eſtabliſhed the Churches in your MaieſtiesMajesty's other Kingdom of Scotland, and in your Ilandes of Ierſey and Guernſey, accordingly already …
    With rule
    … perfection in matters Eccleſiasticall. Laſtly, conſidering how you have eſtabliſhed the Churches in your MaieſtiesMajesty's other Kingdom of Scotland, and in your Ilandes of Ierſey and Guernſey, accordingly already …

    Henry Jacob · Necessity of Reforming Our Churches · Open in the reader

  3. Printed
    … at the Hage Conference, the English Diuines present at the Synod of Dort, his MaiestiesMajesty's publique Professor of Diuinity in Oxford. The question is of those, who are iustified …
    With rule
    … at the Hage Conference, the English Diuines present at the Synod of Dort, his MaiestiesMajesty's publique Professor of Diuinity in Oxford. The question is of those, who are iustified …

    Daniel Featley · A Second Parallel · p. 86 · Open in the reader

  4. Printed
    TO THE RIGHT WORSHIPFVLL SIR THOMAS COVENTREY Knight, his MaiestiesMajesty's Attourney Generall: And to the vertuous and true Christian Lady, the Lady ELIZABETH his …
    With rule
    TO THE RIGHT WORSHIPFVLL SIR THOMAS COVENTREY Knight, his MaiestiesMajesty's Attourney Generall: And to the vertuous and true Christian Lady, the Lady ELIZABETH his …

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

  5. Printed
    … here in England haue come to our handes, since the beginning of the Queenes MaiestiesMajesty's reigne.
    With rule
    … here in England haue come to our handes, since the beginning of the Queenes MaiestiesMajesty's reigne.

    William Fulke · Two Popish Heretics Confuted · Open in the reader

  6. Printed
    TO THE RIGHT worſhipfull Maſter Edward Lewkenor eſquire, one of her MaieſtiesMajesty's Iuſtices of the peace in the countie of Suff. and to the right vertuous …
    With rule
    TO THE RIGHT worſhipfull Maſter Edward Lewkenor eſquire, one of her MaieſtiesMajesty's Iuſtices of the peace in the countie of Suff. and to the right vertuous …

    George Gifford · Four Sermons · Open in the reader

  7. Printed
    … Right Honourable, and Religious, IOHN, Earle of Laderdail, Lord Thirlestane, &c. one of his MaiestiesMajesty's most Honorable Priuie Counsell, &c. and to his most Religious Countesse and Ladie.
    With rule
    … Right Honourable, and Religious, IOHN, Earle of Laderdail, Lord Thirlestane, &c. one of his MaiestiesMajesty's most Honorable Priuie Counsell, &c. and to his most Religious Countesse and Ladie.

    William Guild · The Elf-Fire of Purgatory · Open in the reader

  8. Printed
    … preparation of moſt, if opportunitie once ſerue. Many haue been the conſpiracies againſt her MaieſtiesMajesty's perſon, to take away her life. But O Lord haue mercy vpon vs, to …
    With rule
    … preparation of moſt, if opportunitie once ſerue. Many haue been the conſpiracies againſt her MaieſtiesMajesty's perſon, to take away her life. But O Lord haue mercy vpon vs, to …

    James Balmford · Carpenters Chips · p. 60 · 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 MAIESTIESMAJESTY'S 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 MAIESTIESMAJESTY'S 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

  • Printed
    … MARMADVKE DARRELL, AND SIR THOMAS BLOOTHER KNIGHTS, SVRVEYERS GENERALL FOR THE VICTVALING OF HIS MAIESTIESMAJESTY'S 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 MAIESTIESMAJESTY'S 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 MAIESTIESMAJESTY'S 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 MAIESTIESMAJESTY'S 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 MAIESTIESMAJESTY'S 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 MAIESTIESMAJESTY'S 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 MAIESTIESMAJESTY'S 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 MAIESTIESMAJESTY'S 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 MAIESTIESMAJESTY'S 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 MAIESTIESMAJESTY'S 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 MAIESTIESMAJESTY'S 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 MAIESTIESMAJESTY'S 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 MAIESTIESMAJESTY'S Houſhold, and one of the Lords of his MaieſtiesMajesty's moſt Honorable priuie Councell.
    With rule
    TO THE RIGHT HONOVRABLE WILLIAM LORD KNOVVLES, BARON OF GREYS, TREASVRER OF HIS MAIESTIESMAJESTY'S Houſhold, and one of the Lords of his MaieſtiesMajesty's 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 MAIESTIESMAJESTY'S 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 MAIESTIESMAJESTY'S 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 MAIESTIESMAJESTY'S most Loyall Subiect, GEORGE WITHER.
    With rule
    Your MAIESTIESMAJESTY'S most Loyall Subiect, GEORGE WITHER.

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

A Satire A15652

  • Printed
    Your MAIESTIESMAJESTY'S most loyall Subiect, and yet Prisoner in the Marshals…y. GEO. WYTHER.
    With rule
    Your MAIESTIESMAJESTY'S 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 MAIESTIESMAJESTY'S Letter to the Lords Grace of Canterbury, touching Preaching, and Preachers.
    With rule
    The Kings MAIESTIESMAJESTY'S 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 MAIESTIESMAJESTY'S most humble and most obedient Seruant M. Z. B. From Glasgow the 12. of Februarie 1629.
    With rule
    Your MAIESTIESMAJESTY'S 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 MAIESTIESMAJESTY'S most humble & obedient Seruant and Oratour M. Zacharie Boyd▪ Preacher of GODS Word at …
    With rule
    Your MAIESTIESMAJESTY'S 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

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    … eare also (as vnto a Crowne) Gods good grace, and the myrrour of his MAIESTIESMAJESTY'S 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 MAIESTIESMAJESTY'S 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 MAIESTIESMAJESTY'S 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 MAIESTIESMAJESTY'S 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 MAIESTIESMAJESTY'S PRIVIE COVNSELL.
    With rule
    AN HVMBLE MOTION VVITH SVBMISSION VNTO THE RIGHT HONORABLE LL. OF HIR MAIESTIESMAJESTY'S 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 MAIESTIESMAJESTY'S 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 MAIESTIESMAJESTY'S 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 MAIESTIESMAJESTY'S moſt Honourable Priuy Counſell.
    With rule
    … OF PEMBROKE, LORD high Chamberlaine; CHANCELLOR of the Vniuerſity of Oxford; One of his MAIESTIESMAJESTY'S 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 MAIESTIESMAJESTY'S MOST Honorable Priuy Councell; All Grace and Happineſſe.
    With rule
    TO THE RIGHT HONOVRABLE, THOMAS, EARLE OF EXCETER, ONE OF HIS MAIESTIESMAJESTY'S 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 MAIESTIESMAJESTY'S LIEVTENANT IN THE COVNTY OF LEICESTER;
    With rule
    TO THE RIGHT HONOVRABLE, HENRY, EARLE OF HVNTINGDON LORD HASTINGS, BOTERAVX, MOLINES & MOILES, HIS MAIESTIESMAJESTY'S 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 MAIESTIESMAJESTY'S BED-CHAMBER.
    With rule
    … NOBLE, AND WORTHILY HONOVRED GENTLEMAN, MASTER ROBERT HAY, ONE OF THE ATTENDANTS OF HIS MAIESTIESMAJESTY'S BED-CHAMBER.

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

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

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    AN ANSVVER TO THE PROFESSION AND DECLARATION Made by JAMES Marquesse of HAMILTON, His MAIESTIESMAJESTY'S high Commissioner, at Edinburgh, An. 1638. in December.
    With rule
    AN ANSVVER TO THE PROFESSION AND DECLARATION Made by JAMES Marquesse of HAMILTON, His MAIESTIESMAJESTY'S 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 MAIESTIESMAJESTY'S Moſt Honorable Privy Councell.
    With rule
    TO ALL THE TRVE-HEARTED NOBILITY OF HIS MAIESTIESMAJESTY'S Moſt Honorable Privy Councell.

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