Missive: alternatives and connections

That which is taught or authoritatively set forth; precept; instruction; dogma.

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A discourse or composition on which a note or commentary is written; the original words of an author, in distinction from a paraphrase, annotation, o…

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Sent to many persons or places; intended for many, or for a whole order of men; general; circular; as, an encyclical letter of a council, of a bishop…

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A writing directed or sent to a person or persons; a written communication; a letter; -- applied usually to formal, didactic, or elegant letters.

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The act of inviting; solicitation; the requesting of a person's company; as, an invitation to a party, to a dinner, or to visit a friend.

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Of or pertaining to shepherds; hence, relating to rural life and scenes; as, a pastoral life.

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To aim; to direct.

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The act of destining or appointing.

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Flax; linen.

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A paragraph added to a letter after it is concluded and signed by the writer; an addition made to a book or composition after the main body of the wo…

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Friendly intercourse; reciprocal exchange of civilities; especially, intercourse between persons by means of letters.

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A spot.

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One who lets or permits; one who lets anything for hire.

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