1. a short stanza or message at the end of a poem, often addressed to a patron or the reader
Usage: literary; also spelled 'envoy' in English
2. a concluding section or message that sends off or dispatches something
Usage: archaic or formal

Examples

• The poet included an envoi at the end of the collection, thanking her mentor.
• In medieval poetry, an envoi often served as a dedication to the poem's patron.
• The envoi of the ballad was addressed directly to the reader.
• She wrote a brief envoi to accompany the manuscript she was sending.
• The envoi provided closure and a final reflection on the work's themes.