Epistle
Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM
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Definition of Epistle
Noun
- A literary composition in the form of a letter or series of letters, especially one in verse.
- A letter, especially one which is formal or issued publicly. 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.
- 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.
- 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 (noun sense 3.1) or book other than a gospel which is read during a church service, chiefly the Eucharist.
- One of the books of the New Testament which was originally a letter issued by an apostle to an individual or a community.
Verb
- To write (something) in, or in the form of, a letter. To write a letter to (someone). To write (something) as an introduction or preface to a literary work; also, to provide (a literary work) with an introduction or preface.
- To write (something) in, or in the form of, a letter.
- To write a letter to (someone).
- To write (something) as an introduction or preface to a literary work; also, to provide (a literary work) with an introduction or preface.
- To write a letter. To communicate with someone through a letter.
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