English dictionary

billet

/'b/I/l/I/t/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

a short personal letter

noun.communication

Synonyms line note short letter

Source: WordNet 3.0
lodging for military personnel (especially in a private home)

noun.artifact

Source: WordNet 3.0
a job in an organization

noun.act

Synonyms berth office place position post situation spot

Source: WordNet 3.0
A small paper; a note; a short letter.

noun

Source: webster1913
A small stick of wood, as for firewood.

noun

Source: webster1913
Quarters or place to which one is assigned, as by a billet or ticket; berth; position. Also used fig.

noun

Source: webster1913

provide housing for (military personnel)

verb.stative

Synonyms canton quarter

Source: WordNet 3.0
To direct, by a ticket or note, where to lodge. Hence: To quarter, or place in lodgings, as soldiers in private houses.

verb

Source: webster1913