n. In Roman antiquity, a white tablet, on which the names of public officers and records of public transactions were written, and which was put up in a public place.n. A book consisting of blank leaves variously prepared for special purposes, as for the reception or preservation of autographs, photographs, verses, “sentiments,” etc.n. A book expensively printed or bound, containing short selections of poetry or prose, usually illustrated, and intended as a gift or an ornament.n. In law, white (silver) money paid as rent.