missive

Meanings

Noun

• A written message; a letter, note or memo.
• Letters sent between two parties in which one makes an offer and the other accepts it.
• One who is sent; a messenger.

Adjective

• Specially sent; intended or prepared to be sent.
• Serving as a missile; intended to be thrown.

Origin

• 15th Century; from Medieval Latin missivus, from mittere.