Merriam-Webster's Collegiate® Dictionary, 11th Edition
COMMENT
I. noun see: mind
Date: 14th century
commentary , a note explaining, illustrating, or criticizing the meaning of a writing,
3. an observation or remark expressing an opinion or attitude , a judgment expressed indirectly ,
II. verb
Date: 15th century
transitive verb to make a comment on , intransitive verb to explain or interpret something by comment