missive
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About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.mis·sive
noun \ˈmi-siv\Definition of MISSIVE
: a written communication : letter
See Examples of MISSIVE
- She received yet another lengthy missive from her father.
- <the two old friends like to fire off missives filled with good-natured teasing and mock insults>
Origin of MISSIVE
Middle French lettre missive, literally, letter intended to be sent
First Known Use: 1501
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