libellus ī, m dim.
3 liber,
a little book, pamphlet, manuscript, writing
: scripsi illud quodam in libello: libellis operam
dare,
to books
, L.: comīs garrire libellos,
clever comedies
, H.: nostri farrago libelli,
Iu.: te quarere in libellis, i. e.
in the booksellers' shops
: meus (a satire), H.—
A memorandum-book, journal, diary
: si quid memoriae causā retulit in libellum.—
A memorial, petition
: libellam composuit: vitem posce libello, Iu.—
A notice, programme, placard, handbill
: gladiatorum libelli: libellos deicit,
auction handbills
: vestitur tota libellis Porticus, Iu.—
A letter
: libellum ipsius habeo in quo, etc.—
A written accusation, indictment, complaint
: Sulcius Ambulat cum libellis, H.:
Componunt libellos, Iu.—
A lawyer's brief
: magno in fasce libelli, Iu.