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Webster 1913 Edition

Annotation

Anˊno-ta′tion

,
Noun.
[L.
annotatio
: cf. F.
annotation
.]
A note, added by way of comment, or explanation; – usually in the plural;
as,
annotations
on ancient authors, or on a word or a passage
.

Webster 1828 Edition

Annotation

ANNOTA'TION

,
Noun.
[L. annotatio, of ad and notatio, a marking, from noto, to mark, or nota, a mark.]
1.
A remark, note or commentary on some passage of a book, intended to illustrate its meaning; generally used in the plural, as annotations on the scriptures.
2.
The first symptoms of a fever, or attack of a paroxysm.

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