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missive

Definitions of missive
  1. noun
    a written message addressed to a person or organization
    synonyms: brief, schrijven
    see moresee less
    types:
    handelsbrief, zakenbrief
    a letter dealing with business
    encycliek
    a letter from the pope sent to all Roman Catholic bishops throughout the world
    standaardbrief
    a letter that is printed in multiple copies and mailed to a list of recipients
    kettingbrief
    a letter that is sent successively to several people
    pastorale, zendbrief
    a letter from a pastor to the congregation
    epistel
    a specially long, formal letter
    invitatie, uitnodiging
    a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
    bijschrift
    a short personal letter
    liefdesbrief, minnebrief
    a personal letter to a loved one expressing affection
    type of:
    grondtekst, oertekst, studiemateriaal, stuk, tekst
    the words of something written
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