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

[Laurence Horn]

>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!
>
Nice.  As Director of Undergraduate Studies in the department here,
I'll try referring to the senior essay requirement "the writes of
Spring" this year to see if it catches on.

LH

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