Definitions

1. verb

to make or add a postilla (a marginal note or comment, especially on a biblical text)

“The scholar chose to postillate the text, adding her own interpretations and insights.”

2. verb

to expound or comment on (a text, especially a biblical text)

“The professor postillated the difficult passage, breaking it down for the students.”

3. noun

a marginal note or comment, especially on a biblical text

“The postillates in the ancient manuscript were written in a small, intricate script.”