Tecla . . . addressed herself in man's apparel.
Jewel.
5. To direct, as words (to any one or any thing); to make, as a speech, petition, etc. (to any one, an audience).
The young hero had addressed his players to him for his assistance.
Dryden.
6. To direct speech to; to make a communication to, whether spoken or written; to apply to by words, as by a speech, petition, etc., to speak to; to accost.
Are not your orders to address the senate?
Addison.
The representatives of the nation addressed the king.
Swift.
7. To direct in writing, as a letter; to superscribe, or to direct and transmit; as, he addressed a letter.