epistle – English-suomi Translations in WikDict

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epistle noun /ɪˈpɪs(ə)l/ , /ɪˈpɪsl̩/
A literary composition in the form of a letter or series of letters, especially one in verse. (chiefly, literary, or, humorous) A letter, especially one which is formal or issued publicly. An extract from a New Testament epistle (sense 3.1) or book other than a gospel which is read during a church service, chiefly the Eucharist.	epistola
One of the books of the New Testament which was originally a letter issued by an apostle to an individual or a community.	epistola, kirje
(specifically, historical) 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.	kirje esipuheena

epistle verb /ɪˈpɪs(ə)l/ , /ɪˈpɪsl̩/
(chiefly, literary, or, humorous) To write (something) in, or in the form of, a letter.	kirjoittaa kirje
(rare) To write (something) as an introduction or preface to a literary work; also, to provide (a literary work) with an introduction or preface.	kirjoittaa kirje, kirjoittaa kirje esipuheeksi

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