I.adj. dim. [brevis], somewhat short or small (rare): “homo,” Plaut. Merc. 3, 4, 54: “pinnae, Fronto, Eloq.: grabatulus,” App. M. 1, p. 107, 18.—
B. Subst.: brĕvĭcŭlus , i, m. (sc. liber), a short writing, a summary, Cod. Just. 1, 7, tit. 44, and Cod. Th. 1, 4, tit. 17 dub.—
II. Transf., of time: “tempus,” App. M. 6, p. 183, 35.