"write," n. = "something intended to be read; a writing."

[Jonathan Lighter]

OED cites end in Scotland in 1762, but here's a recent one, unquestionably influenced by the corresponding "read," n.:

  2004 "LadyUnique" at  _Oldpoetry_ [http://oldpoetry.com/opoem/31003] (Oct. 27):  i liked this poem enough to check out his other writes. how very well he penned this!

  JL


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