transitive. To direct (a thing) to a destination or in a specified course. Obsolete.

transitive. To write a name, address, or direction on the outside or cover of; to address (a letter, etc.) to a person. Also with the words…

transitive. To write (something) directly or specially to a person, or for his special perusal; to… spec. In modern usage, To write on the outside…

To address (a letter or other communication) to. Obsolete. rare.

To endorse a bill, or cheque. Also U.S. and Scottish, to address (a letter).

transitive (chiefly in passive). To direct (a written communication) to a specific person or destination; spec. (in early use) to write and send…