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epistle

noun

/ɪˈpɪsəl/

Meaning

A letter, especially a formal or didactic one; often used for letters in the New Testament.

He wrote a long epistle to his friend about his travels.

letter, missive, communication, note

silence, speechlessness

biblical epistle, long epistle, Pauline epistle

A remarkable or surprising occurrence of events at the same time by chance.

The system of imposing and collecting taxes.

a small gun that can be held and fired with one hand

A person or company that makes goods in large quantities.

a sudden quick movement toward something; a period of great activity or demand; hurry

biographical data; a resume or curriculum vitae containing personal and professional information