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The One who indites this epistle is thus designated, probably, because, unless they repented of the things alleged against them, he would fight against them with the sword of his mouth.

From A Brief Commentary on the Apocalypse by Bliss, Sylvester

Pretty little Mrs. Hubert, bored with her husband's neglect, indites a diary, which a keen-sighted publisher gives to the world.

From Helena Brett's Career by Coke, Desmond

And that evening Geoffrey indites a letter to Mrs. Manning, Grafton Street, Dublin, that brings a smile to the lips of that cunning modiste.

From Mrs. Geoffrey by Duchess

All letters of business are subject to the order of the one who indites them, allowing the holder the privilege of retaining a copy.

From Secret Band of Brothers A Full and True Exposition of All the Various Crimes, Villanies, and Misdeeds of This Powerful Organization in the United States. by Green, Jonathan Harrington

Hear how learned Greece her useful rules indites, When to repress and when indulge our flights.

From An Essay on Criticism by Pope, Alexander