pos·til
ˈpästə̇l
plural -s
1
a
: a marginal note : comment
specifically
: an explanatory marginal note in the Bible
b
2
a
obsolete
: a short homily on a Scriptural passage
especially
: one on the Gospel or Epistle for the day
b
: a collection of such homilies
"
postiled or postilled; postiled or postilled; postiling or postilling; postils
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