explanation vs marginal note

explanation

noun
  • Something that explains, makes understandable. 

  • A resolution of disputed points pursuant to discussion; a mutual clarification of disputed points; reconciliation. 

  • The act or process of explaining. 

marginal note

noun
  • A note in the margin of a document. 

How often have the words explanation and marginal note occurred in a corpus of books? (source: Google Ngram Viewer )