- billet⇄billet (1), noun, verb, -leted,-leting.
- billet⇄billet (2), noun.
1. a thick stick of wood, especially one for fuel.
2. a short bar of iron or steel.
3. an architectural ornament shaped like a wooden billet or a short cylinder, used, especially in medieval styles, in horizontal stri - billet⇄noun 1. a written order to provide board and lodging for a soldier.
2. a place where a soldier is lodged.
(SYN) lodging, station.
3. a job; situation; position.
(SYN) post, appointment.
4. (Archaic.) a place assigned, a - billet⇄v.i. to have quarters.
- billet⇄v.t. 1. to assign to quarters by billet.
Ex. Soldiers were billeted in all houses of the village.
(SYN) quarter.
2. to provide quarters for; lodge.
Ex. The farmer billeted five hired men during the harvest season.