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Marginalie

marginal note, annotation in the margin

noun mar-gi-NAH-li-e Rare
Communication Writing

Origin: from Latin marginalia

Usage Note

Marginalie is a note written in the margin of a book or manuscript. Scholars often leave Marginalien when studying primary sources; the term is also used figuratively for a minor side remark.

Examples

"Das alte Buch war voller Marginalien von früheren Besitzern."

Natural Translation

The old book was full of marginal notes from previous owners.

Literal Translation

The old book was full of marginal notes from earlier owners.

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