billet meaning and definition

BILLET noun

Definition of billet (noun)

1. a short personal letter
   • "drop me a line when you get there"
   • synonyms: line, note, short letter
2. lodging for military personnel (especially in a private home)
3. a job in an organization
   • "he occupied a post in the treasury"
   • synonyms: berth, office, place, position, post, situation, spot

BILLET verb

Definition of billet (verb)

1. provide housing for (military personnel)
   • synonyms: canton, quarter