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letter missive

letter missive noun: an official letter on matters of common interest, sent to members of a church.

Noun

letter missive (plural letters missive)

  1. An official letter on matters of common interest, sent to members of a church.
  2. A letter from the sovereign addressed to a dean and chapter, naming the person they are to elect bishop.
    Synonyms:
    royal letter

Synonyms of letter missive

Forms of letter missive

pluralletters missive

Questions about letter missive

What does letter missive mean?
Letter missive means an official letter on matters of common interest, sent to members of a church.
What part of speech is letter missive?
Letter missive is a noun.
What is the plural of letter missive?
The plural of letter missive is letters missive.

Words near letter missive in the dictionary

  1. letter grade
  2. letter grades
  3. letter jacket
  4. letter jackets
  5. letter magic
  6. letter missive
  7. letter of administration
  8. letter of advice
  9. letter of attorney
  10. letter of comfort
  11. letter of comment

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