1. Brief notes, comments, or annotations written in the margins of a text, book, or document
The professor's marginal notes on the essay helped clarify the main points.
As notas marginais do professor no ensaio ajudaram a esclarecer os pontos principais.
2. Scholarly or editorial comments placed alongside the main text for reference or explanation
The medieval manuscript contained marginal notes from various scribes throughout the centuries.
O manuscrito medieval continha notas marginais de vários escribas ao longo dos séculos.