rare. [Cf. next and ABILITY.] Capability, readiness, or disposition to write.
1770. H. Walpole, Lett. to Lady Ossory, 15 Sept. Having recovered my write-ability enough to thank your ladyship … for your kind intentions. Ibid. (1788), Lett. to Mrs. H. More, 22 Sept. My writability in pressing my letters on you.
