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covering letter

–noun
a letter that accompanies another letter, a package, or the like, to explain, commend, etc.
Also, cover letter.


Origin:
1885–90
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covering letter  
n.  See cover letter.
cover letter  
n.  A letter sent with other documents to explain more fully or provide more information. Also called covering letter.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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