English dictionary
postil
/'p/A/st/I/l/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
noun
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Originally, an explanatory note in the margin of the Bible, so called because written after the text; hence, a marginal note; a comment.
Source: webster1913
verb
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To write marginal or explanatory notes on; to gloss.
Source: webster1913
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To write postils, or marginal notes; to comment; to postillate.
Source: webster1913