epistle

Noun

A letter, especially a formal or didactic one; a writing directed or sent to a person or group of people, usually an elegant and formal didactic letter.

ریشه

From Old English 'epistol', from Latin 'epistola', from Greek 'epistolē' meaning 'message' or 'letter'. First used in 13th century.

مثال

• The apostle Paul wrote many epistles in the New Testament.
• He penned a lengthy epistle to his childhood friend.
• The epistle was read aloud to the congregation.

ترکیب‌های رایج

Epistle to the Romans Epistle of Paul Epistle from the apostle Epistle in the New Testament