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postil | postal |

As a noun postil

is (archaic) a bible commentary written in its margins.

As a verb postil

is to write marginal or explanatory notes on; to gloss.

As an adjective postal is

relating to the collection, sorting and delivery of mail.

postil

English

(wikipedia postil)

Etymology 1

From (etyl)

Noun

(en noun)
  • (archaic) A Bible commentary written in its margins.
  • A marginal note.
  • A short homily or commentary on a passage of Scripture.
  • A collection of homilies.
    • Related terms
    * apostil, apostille

    Etymology 2

    From

    Verb

  • To write marginal or explanatory notes on; to gloss.
    • (Francis Bacon)
  • To write postils, or marginal notes; to comment; to postillate.

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    postal

    English

    Adjective

    (-)
  • Relating to the collection, sorting and delivery of mail.
    • postal worker
    for all your postal needs
    work in the postal industry

    Related terms

    * post * post office * postally used * go postal

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