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    Missive \Mis"sive\, n. [F. lettre missive. See Mission, n.]
    1. That which is sent; a writing containing a message.
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    2. One who is sent; a messenger. [Obs.] --Shak.
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    Missive \Mis"sive\, a. [See Missive, n.]
    1. Specially sent; intended or prepared to be sent; as, a
    letter missive. --Ayliffe.
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    2. Missile. "The missive weapons fly." --Dryden.
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    Letters missive, letters conveying the permission, comand,
    or advice of a superior authority, as a sovereign. They
    are addressed and sent to some certain person or persons,
    and are distinguished from letters patent, which are
    addressed to the public.
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    missive
    n : a written message addressed to a person or organization;
    "mailed an indignant letter to the editor" [syn: letter]

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