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letters missive

letters missive is the plural of letter missive.

Meaning of letter missive

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

Questions about letters missive

What is letters missive the plural of?
Letters missive is the plural of letter missive.

Words near letters missive in the dictionary

  1. letters after one's name
  2. Letters and Science
  3. letters au
  4. letters close
  5. letters credential
  6. letters missive
  7. letters of administration
  8. letters of advice
  9. letters of attorney
  10. letters of comfort
  11. letters of comment

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