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missive

noun mis·sive \ˈmi-siv\

: a letter or other written message

Full Definition of MISSIVE

: a written communication : letter

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Origin of MISSIVE

Middle French lettre missive, literally, letter intended to be sent

First Known Use: 1501

Related to MISSIVE

Synonyms: dispatch, epistle, memo, memorandum, ¹letter, note

MISSIVE Defined for Kids

missive

noun mis·sive \ˈmi-siv\

Definition of MISSIVE for Kids

: ¹letter 2

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