postil — English Dictionary

Noun

1. A Bible commentary written in its margins.

   Usage

   • Archaic

2. A marginal note.

3. A short homily or commentary on a passage of Scripture.

4. A collection of homilies.

Verb

1. To write marginal or explanatory notes on; to gloss.

   Usage

   • Transitive

   Examples

   postilled in the margin

2. To write postils, or marginal notes; to comment; to postillate.

   Usage

   • Intransitive