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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Indyt(e, -dyit, -dite, n. [Var. of Endite n.] Verbal composition; something composed or committed to writing. 1501 Doug. Pal. Hon. ii. 27.
Historyis greit … , with fresche indite Ib. iii. Ded. 22.
Thy barrant termis, and thy vile indite 1535 Stewart 65.
The termis poleist ar perfyte, Of eloquence in rycht plesand indyte c1552 Lynd. Mon. 246.
I intend … In to my barbour rusticall indyte … sum thyng for to wryte 1567 Sat. P. iii. 212.
In poetrie I traiste ȝow be na barne, Quhilk dois reheirs the poetis auld indyte a1585 Maitl. Q. xcv. 41.
Ȝe gentil men, excuise my ruid indyit c1590 J. Stewart 8/12.
I dar skairs presum my pen to weit In sounding out my toynles dull indyt