missive

Definitions of missive
  1. noun
    a written message addressed to a person or organization
    synonyms: lettre
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    lettre d'affaires
    a letter dealing with business
    lettre personnelle
    a letter dealing with personal affairs
    épître
    a specially long, formal letter
    lettre
    a short personal letter
    lettre d'amour
    a personal letter to a loved one expressing affection
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    texte
    the words of something written
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