epistolize

[ ih-pis-tl-ahyz ]

/ ɪˈpɪs tlˌaɪz /

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verb (used without object), e·pis·to·lized, e·pis·to·liz·ing.

to write a letter.

verb (used with object), e·pis·to·lized, e·pis·to·liz·ing.

to write a letter to.

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Also especially British, e·pis·to·lise .

Origin of epistolize

1625–35; <Latin epistol(a) epistle + -ize

Be so good as to give me a line on Mr. E.'s arrival, with some idea of his intended motions, that I may epistolize him.
Private Letters of Edward Gibbon (1753-1794) Volume 1 (of 2)|Edward Gibbon
Epistolize therefore first; flatter and sooth her with tender Lines.
The Lovers Assistant, or, New Art of Love|Henry Fielding