mis|sive

mis|sive
mis|sive «MIHS ihv», noun, adjective.
–n.
a written message; letter: »

You…with taunts Did gibe my missive out of audience (Shakespeare).

SYNONYM(S): dispatch.
–adj. Obsolete.
1. that is or is intended to be sent.
2. sent as a message: »

a letter missive.

[< Medieval Latin missivus < Latin mittere to send]

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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