postil

/ ˈpɒstɪl /

noun

1. a commentary or marginal note, as in a Bible
2. a homily or collection of homilies

verb

1. obsolete.
   to annotate (a biblical passage)

Word History and Origins

Origin of postil¹

C15 ( postille ): from Old French postille from Medieval Latin postilla, perhaps from post illa ( verba textus ), after these words in the text, often the opening phrase of such an annotation

Example Sentences

The postil will be on the turning of Lots wife into a pillar of salt.

From Project Gutenberg

The postil will be on the turning of Lot's wife into a pillar of salt.

From Project Gutenberg