1. plural of epistle; persons who write or send epistles (formal letters or literary compositions)
Usage: rare; literary
2. in Christian tradition, those who read or recite the Epistle during a church service
Usage: religious; ecclesiastical

Examples

• The epistlers of the Renaissance were known for their eloquent correspondence.
• Medieval epistlers crafted elaborate formal letters that served as literary works.
• During the liturgy, the epistlers recited passages from the New Testament.
• The church appointed several epistlers to lead the readings each Sunday.