postil English

Meaning postil meaning

What does postil mean?

postil noun

— (archaic) A Bible commentary written in its margins.

— A marginal note.

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

— collection of homilies

postil verb

— (transitive) To write marginal or explanatory notes on; to gloss.

— (intransitive) To write postils, or marginal notes; to comment; to postillate.