postil
- Noun. (archaic) A Bible commentary written in its margins.
- Noun. A marginal note.
- Noun. A short homily or commentary on a passage of Scripture.
- Noun. A collection of homilies.
- Verb. (transitive) To write marginal or explanatory notes on; to gloss. .
- Verb. (intransitive) To write postils, or marginal notes; to comment; to postillate. .
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