Definitions

1. noun

A letter or a formal written communication, especially one of a formal or official nature.

“The bishop wrote a lengthy epistle to the congregation, addressing their concerns.”

2. noun

A book or a section of the New Testament of the Bible, containing letters attributed to one of the apostles, especially St Paul.

“The apostle Paul’s epistles are widely regarded as foundational texts in Christian theology.”

3. verb

To write or send an epistle.

“The novelist chose to epistle her protagonist in the form of letters, offering a unique perspective on the character’s development.”