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Meaning of 'postil' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Postil [ n.]
- Originally, an explanatory note in the margin of the Bible, so called because written after the text; hence, a marginal note; a comment.
- A short homily or commentary on a passage of Scripture; as, the first postils were composed by order of Charlemagne.
2 . Postil [ v. i.]
- To write postils, or marginal notes; to comment; to postillate.
3 . Postil [ v. t.]
- To write marginal or explanatory notes on; to gloss.

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