What does missives mean?

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What does missives mean?

2006-07-20 22:42:07 · 4 answers · asked by Person 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help

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missive -- : a written communication : LETTER
Pronunciation: 'mi-siv
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle French lettre missive, literally, letter intended to be sent

http://www.m-w.com/dictionary/missive

2006-07-21 10:38:04 · answer #1 · answered by Jegan Sekar 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋

a missive is like a letter - you know, the writing we used to do to each other before email.

2006-07-20 22:45:32 · answer #2 · answered by nickipettis 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

A written message or letter

2006-07-21 01:57:25 · answer #3 · answered by SAMUEL D 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

A written message addressed to a person or organization.
From a Latin word "missivus" means send... :-)

2006-07-20 22:47:56 · answer #4 · answered by sena 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋