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.