1. (v. i.) To make remarks, observations, or criticism; especially, to write notes on the works of an author, with a view to illustrate his meaning, or to explain particular passages; to write annotations; -- often followed by on or upon.

2. (v. t.) To comment on.

3. (n.) A remark, observation, or criticism; gossip; discourse; talk.

4. (n.) A note or observation intended to explain, illustrate, or criticize the meaning of a writing, book, etc.; explanation; annotation; exposition.

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