Waiting for reviewApostrophes and possessivesCandidate #9449 · from the Puritas diff · puritas-full-2026-10-19

learn'dlearned

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

Puritas changed it: 838 times in 450 works
Consistency: 94.5% (838 of 886)
Reach if approved: ~931 places (estimated)
MorphAdorner: Agrees: learned
Matches: Exact word, any case
In our text: 886 times in the 7,099 works compared
Other readings: learn (2)
Taken into joins: None

If approved, its rationale reads: “Suggested by the Puritas diff (838 changes in 450 works, 94.5% consistent).”

Where Puritas made the change (8 of 838)

Our text, as printed and with the candidate applied

Printed
… to him: Come friend, Come, burne mee, cu… mee, I feare not. I have learn'dlearned to feare the fire of hell, and not what man can doe unto mee …
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… to him: Come friend, Come, burne mee, cu… mee, I feare not. I have learn'dlearned to feare the fire of hell, and not what man can doe unto mee …
John Bastwick · Relation of Passages and Speeches in the Star Chamber · p. 21 · Open in the reader
Printed
In order, as by children learn'dlearned,
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In order, as by children learn'dlearned,
Samuel Ward · The Wonders of the Lodestone · p. 253 · Open in the reader
Printed
What heed there should be learn'dlearned,
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What heed there should be learn'dlearned,
George Wither · The Hymns and Songs of the Church · p. 186 · Open in the reader
Printed
… ſuch an anſwer to him, he would have ſaid, that either he had not learn'dlearned his Sopheſtry, or elſe thought he had to doe with fooles; For he reaſoneth …
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… ſuch an anſwer to him, he would have ſaid, that either he had not learn'dlearned his Sopheſtry, or elſe thought he had to doe with fooles; For he reaſoneth …
John Canne · A Stay Against Straying · p. 64 · Open in the reader
Printed
… this case of Conscience, Whether a Priest may make use of what he hath learn'dlearned in Confession to avert great impendent mischiefs to the Government? as for Example, One …
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… this case of Conscience, Whether a Priest may make use of what he hath learn'dlearned in Confession to avert great impendent mischiefs to the Government? as for Example, One …
Richard Allestree · Forty Sermons · p. 130 · Open in the reader
Printed
… materials in the short Catechism which is in the Common Prayer Book, to be learn'dlearned by every Child, before he be confirm'd, or admitted to receive the Holy Communion …
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… materials in the short Catechism which is in the Common Prayer Book, to be learn'dlearned by every Child, before he be confirm'd, or admitted to receive the Holy Communion …
Thomas Adams · The Main Principles of the Christian Religion in 107 Articles · p. VI · Open in the reader
Printed
Their eares withal; what ſhe had learn'dlearned
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Their eares withal; what ſhe had learn'dlearned
John Batchiler · The Virgins Pattern in the Life and Death of Susanna Perwich · Open in the reader
Printed
… sorts and sizes, fought with beasts at Ephesus, been rapt vp to heauen, and learn'dlearned his Diuinitie among the Angels; & does he now weep? Yes, he had seene Idols …
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… sorts and sizes, fought with beasts at Ephesus, been rapt vp to heauen, and learn'dlearned his Diuinitie among the Angels; & does he now weep? Yes, he had seene Idols …
Thomas Adams · Five Sermons Preached Upon Special Occasions · p. 55 · Open in the reader

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Places Puritas left as printed: likely exceptions (46)

24 of them are in works where Puritas changed it elsewhere, so their places are known; 22 are listed here. 22 more are in works where it never changed. Each is our text, as the rule would change it.

Abuses Stripped and Whipped A15623

Printed
Learn'dLearned at a baudy house▪ I say theres such,
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Learn'dLearned at a baudy house▪ I say theres such,
George Wither · Abuses Stripped and Whipped · Open in the reader
Printed
Learn'dLearned Graduates that haue your pupils beene;
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Learn'dLearned Graduates that haue your pupils beene;
George Wither · Abuses Stripped and Whipped · Open in the reader

The Life and Funeral Sermon of the Reverent Thomas Brand A25469

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While they God's Work (their Chriſtian Calling) Learn'dLearned:
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While they God's Work (their Chriſtian Calling) Learn'dLearned:
Samuel Annesley · The Life and Funeral Sermon of the Reverent Thomas Brand · Open in the reader

Life and Death of Philip Henry A26780

Printed
Sermons and Discourses on several divine Subjects, by the late Reverend and Learn'dLearned David Clarkson, B. D. and sometime fellow of Clare-Hall Camb. Fol.
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Sermons and Discourses on several divine Subjects, by the late Reverend and Learn'dLearned David Clarkson, B. D. and sometime fellow of Clare-Hall Camb. Fol.
Matthew Henry · Life and Death of Philip Henry · Open in the reader

Spiritual Perfection Unfolded and Enforced from 2 Corinthians 7:1 A26810

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… Holiness and Faith in the Doctrine of the Gospel, are indispensable qualifications in the Learn'dLearned and Ignorant, that would be saved by the Son of God. 'Tis a high …
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… Holiness and Faith in the Doctrine of the Gospel, are indispensable qualifications in the Learn'dLearned and Ignorant, that would be saved by the Son of God. 'Tis a high …
William Bates · Spiritual Perfection Unfolded and Enforced from 2 Corinthians 7:1 · p. 167 · Open in the reader

A Breviary of All the Greatest Persecutions A28159

Printed
Learn'dLearned him to be the Churches perſecutor:
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Learn'dLearned him to be the Churches perſecutor:
Nicolas Billingsley · A Breviary of All the Greatest Persecutions · p. 54 · Open in the reader

The Rare Jewel of Christian Contentment A30598

Printed
… doth learn when it learns to be contented. I have learn'dlearned to be Contented; Learn'dLearned, what leſſons have you lern'd? As now a Scholer that hath great learning and …
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… doth learn when it learns to be contented. I have learn'dlearned to be Contented; Learn'dLearned, what leſſons have you lern'd? As now a Scholer that hath great learning and …
Jeremiah Burroughs · The Rare Jewel of Christian Contentment · p. 67 · Open in the reader

Londons Remains A39914

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On Sacred, mixt with Learn'dLearned Remains:
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On Sacred, mixt with Learn'dLearned Remains:
Simon Ford · Londons Remains · p. 3 · Open in the reader

Exposition of Ezekiel 14-19 A42015

Printed
Learn'dLearned to catch the prey.
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Learn'dLearned to catch the prey.
William Greenhill · Exposition of Ezekiel 14-19 · p. 594 · Open in the reader

The Fundamentals of the Hierarchy Examined and Disproved A46639

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… seall it. If yet some hesitat and admire, how then so many of the Learn'dLearned can give their Hierarchy a divine Sanction, or set it so high as the …
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… seall it. If yet some hesitat and admire, how then so many of the Learn'dLearned can give their Hierarchy a divine Sanction, or set it so high as the …
William Jameson · The Fundamentals of the Hierarchy Examined and Disproved · Open in the reader
Printed
… of Popes and Councils, than the Doctrine of Hierome, though both very Holy and Learn'dLearned.
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… of Popes and Councils, than the Doctrine of Hierome, though both very Holy and Learn'dLearned.
William Jameson · The Fundamentals of the Hierarchy Examined and Disproved · p. 22 · Open in the reader

Memorable Providences A50139

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… Solving many Problemes which the pneumatic Discipline is concerned in I confess I have Learn'dLearned much more than I fought, and I have bin informed of some things relating …
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… Solving many Problemes which the pneumatic Discipline is concerned in I confess I have Learn'dLearned much more than I fought, and I have bin informed of some things relating …
Cotton Mather · Memorable Providences · p. 38 · Open in the reader

Latin Epigrams Englished A53744

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Learn'dLearned Scaliger The Worlds deformed Times
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Learn'dLearned Scaliger The Worlds deformed Times
John Owen · Latin Epigrams Englished · p. 3 · Open in the reader
Printed
Sacred, Learn'dLearned, Roman, all three Crucifixt.
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Sacred, Learn'dLearned, Roman, all three Crucifixt.
John Owen · Latin Epigrams Englished · p. 39 · Open in the reader
Printed
Learn'dLearned Tullies long Orations seem not long,
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Learn'dLearned Tullies long Orations seem not long,
John Owen · Latin Epigrams Englished · p. 63 · Open in the reader
Printed
Learn'dLearned well in Greek, happy thine Alpha was,
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Learn'dLearned well in Greek, happy thine Alpha was,
John Owen · Latin Epigrams Englished · p. 124 · Open in the reader
Printed
Learn'dLearned Fullerton, the credit of thy Nation,
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Learn'dLearned Fullerton, the credit of thy Nation,
John Owen · Latin Epigrams Englished · p. 143 · Open in the reader

A New Martyrology A63966

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Learn'dLearned, but in ill; Ingenious, but in spite;
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Learn'dLearned, but in ill; Ingenious, but in spite;
John Tutchin · A New Martyrology · p. 3 · Open in the reader

The Great Assizes A96750

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LEarn'dLearned Scaliger, the ſecond of the twaine,
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LEarn'dLearned Scaliger, the ſecond of the twaine,
George Wither · The Great Assizes · p. 1 · Open in the reader

Three Poems Related to the Destruction of London by Fire B23054

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On Sacred, mixt with Learn'dLearned Remains:
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On Sacred, mixt with Learn'dLearned Remains:
Simon Ford · Three Poems Related to the Destruction of London by Fire · p. 3 · Open in the reader

The Doctrine of a God and Providence Vindicated B23745

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… a God and Providence, has been constantly maintain'd by the unanimous suffrage of the Learn'dLearned and Thinking of all Ages, we may safely conclude, that either the Idea of …
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… a God and Providence, has been constantly maintain'd by the unanimous suffrage of the Learn'dLearned and Thinking of all Ages, we may safely conclude, that either the Idea of …
Thomas Gregory · The Doctrine of a God and Providence Vindicated · p. 40 · Open in the reader
Printed
… things Men very much differ'd from one another, yet all throughout the whole World, Learn'dLearned and Unlearn'd, Wise and Unwise, agreed in this, unanimously acknowledging one Supreme God, the …
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… things Men very much differ'd from one another, yet all throughout the whole World, Learn'dLearned and Unlearn'd, Wise and Unwise, agreed in this, unanimously acknowledging one Supreme God, the …
Thomas Gregory · The Doctrine of a God and Providence Vindicated · p. 46 · Open in the reader