postil Definition
- 1a note or comment on a text, especially in the margin of a book
- 2a sermon or homily
Using postil: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "postil" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The postil in the margin helped me understand the meaning of the text.
Example
The pastor delivered a postil on the importance of forgiveness.
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The scholar wrote a postil on the manuscript.
postil Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for postil
Phrases with postil
postillectomy
the surgical removal of the vocal cords
Example
Due to cancer, he had to undergo a postillectomy.
postilions' knock
a loud knock or signal used by postilions to announce their arrival
Example
The postilions' knock announced the arrival of the carriage.
Example
The postil service was well-attended by the congregation.
Origins of postil
from Latin 'postilla', meaning 'an annotation'
Summary: postil in Brief
A 'postil' [ˈpɒstɪl] is a note or comment on a text, usually found in the margins of a book. It can also refer to a sermon or homily. Examples include 'The postil in the margin helped me understand the meaning of the text.' and 'The pastor delivered a postil on the importance of forgiveness.'
