epistle

IPA: ɪpˈɪsʌɫ

A literary composition in the form of a letter or series of letters, especially one in verse.
(chiefly literary or humorous) A letter, especially one which is formal or issued publicly.
(specifically, historical) Chiefly with a qualifying word, as in epistle dedicatory: a letter of dedication addressed to a patron or reader published as a preface to a literary work.
(Christianity)
One of the books of the New Testament which was originally a letter issued by an apostle to an individual or a community.
An extract from a New Testament epistle (sense 3.1) or book other than a gospel which is read during a church service, chiefly the Eucharist.
Alternative letter-case form of epistle:
An extract from a New Testament epistle (sense 1.1) or book other than a gospel which is read during a church service, chiefly the Eucharist.

(transitive)
(chiefly literary or humorous) To write (something) in, or in the form of, a letter.
(chiefly literary or humorous, archaic) To write a letter to (someone).
(rare) To write (something) as an introduction or preface to a literary work; also, to provide (a literary work) with an introduction or preface.
(intransitive, chiefly literary or humorous)
To write a letter.
To communicate with someone through a letter.

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