ENGLISH DICTIONARY

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

  1. A short homily or commentary on a passage of Scripture.
  2. A collection of homilies.
  3. (transitive) To write marginal or explanatory notes on; to gloss.
  4. (intransitive) To write postils, or marginal notes; to comment; to postillate.
  5. (archaic) A Bible commentary written in its margins.

Example Sentences

postilled in the margin

Word Forms

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Related dictionary entries include adversaria, commentary, bible, bibelot, promptbook, paster.

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