billet (n.)

  1. a short personal letter; drop me a line when you get there

    [ Syn: note , short letter , line ]

  2. lodging for military personnel (especially in a private home)

  3. a job in an organization; he occupied a post in the treasury

    [ Syn: position , post , berth , office , spot , place , situation ]

    billet (v.)

  1. provide housing for (military personnel)

    [ Syn: quarter , canton ]

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