scholia
9.9
Notes written at the side of old books by scholars to explain the text
- noun
- /ˈskoʊliə/
- Specialized
:
escolios
- Old scholia say that Stesichoros says that Geryon had six hands, six feet, and wings.
Examples
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The scholia in the ancient manuscript provide valuable insights into the text's interpretation.
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Scholars often refer to the scholia to better understand the context of classical literature.
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Analyzing the scholia can reveal how ancient commentators interpreted key passages.
Synonyms
marginalia
vsscholia
1
9.6
Notes written in the margins of a book
is narrower meaning scholarly explanatory notes on ancient manuscripts
9.9
A short note in the margin that explains a difficult part of a text often in an old book
refers to multiple marginal notes or comments in manuscripts
How Detailed
commentary
58
3.8
- Formal
58
3.8
scholia
- Specialized
Surface Forms
scholia plural
Etymology
The word scholia comes from the Greek scholion, meaning 'note' or short comment, and is related to scholē meaning 'free time' and to the English word school. So scholia are the little notes scholars wrote in the margins to explain a text.