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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A writer of notes in the margin of a book. archaic

   "It hath been averred by many holy writers, commonly delivered by postillers and commentators"

2. 2
   A preacher. archaic

Example

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"It hath been averred by many holy writers, commonly delivered by postillers and commentators"

Etymology

From postil + -er.

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