postil

postil is a   Noun

Definition:

[1] Originally, an explanatory note in the margin of the Bible, so called because written after the text; hence, a marginal note; a comment. Langton also made postils upon the whole Bible. Foxe.

[2] A short homily or commentary on a passage of Scripture; as, the first postils were composed by order of Charlemagne.

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