| postil | 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. Origin: F. Postille, apostille, LL. Postilla, probably from L. Post illa (sc. Verba) after those (words). Cf. Apostil. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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