Definition of marginalia

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mar·gi·na·li·a    (märj-nl-) KEY  

pl.n.

Notes in the margin or margins of a book.

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ETYMOLOGY:
New Latin, neuter pl. of Medieval Latin marginlis, marginal, from Latin marg , margin-, margin ; see margin

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