Postil
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈpɒstɪl/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Postil is a noun meaning A marginal note.
Meaning
A marginal note.
More Meanings
- A short homily or commentary on a passage of Scripture.
- A collection of homilies.
- (transitive) To write marginal or explanatory notes on; to gloss.
- (intransitive) To write postils, or marginal notes; to comment; to postillate.
- (archaic) A Bible commentary written in its margins.
Example Sentences
postilled in the margin
Word Forms
- postils
- postiling
- postilling
- postiled
- postilled
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include adversaria, commentary, bible, bibelot, promptbook, paster.
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