1. (n.) Originally, an explanatory note in the margin of the Bible, so called because written after the text; hence, a marginal note; a comment.

2. (n.) A short homily or commentary on a passage of Scripture; as, the first postils were composed by order of Charlemagne.

3. (v. t.) To write marginal or explanatory notes on; to gloss.

4. (v. i.) To write postils, or marginal notes; to comment; to postillate.