postil

Meaning

Verb

  • To write marginal or explanatory notes on; to gloss.
  • To write postils, or marginal notes; to comment; to postillate.

Origin

  • From French postille, from Late Latin postilla, probably from post illa (verba)
  • From Late Latin postillo

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