definition of
billet

[1] #1 billet n. [note, short letter, line] a short personal letter; "drop me a line when you get there". wn

[2] #2 billet v. [quarter, canton] provide housing for (military personnel). wn

[3] #3 billet n. lodging for military personnel (especially in a private home). wn

[4] #4 billet n. [position, post, berth, office, spot, place, situation] a job in an organization; "he occupied a post in the treasury". wn