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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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
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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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
missive
n : a written message addressed to a person or organization;
"mailed an indignant letter to the editor" [syn: letter]
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