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Billet

/ˈbɪlɪt/

A short informal letter.

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noun
  1. 1

    A short informal letter.

  2. 2

    A written order to quarter soldiers.

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quarternounA fourth part of something.
cantonnounOne of the states comprising the Swiss Confederation.

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quarternounA fourth part of something.
cantonnounOne of the states comprising the Swiss Confederation.
notenounA symbol or annotation.
sidebarnoun(Internet) A block of information placed at the side of a webpage.
jobnounA task.
banknotenounA piece of currency made of paper or polymer.
marshalnounAn English and Scottish status surname from Middle English for someone who was in charge of the horses of a royal household, or an occupational surname for someone who looked after horses, or was responsible for the custody of prisoners.
ticketnounA small document that acts as proof of something, often thereby granting the holder some ability.
bondnoun(law) A document constituting evidence of a long-term debt, by which the bond issuer (the borrower) is obliged to pay interest when due, and repay the principal at maturity, as specified on the face of the bond certificate. The rights of the holder are specified in the bond indenture, which contains the legal terms and conditions under which the bond was issued. Bonds are available in two forms: registered bonds, and bearer bonds.
farenoun(countable) Money paid for a transport ticket.
hutnounA small, simple one-storey dwelling or shelter, often with just one room, and generally built of readily available local materials.
levernoun(mechanics) A rigid piece which is capable of turning about one point, or axis (fulcrum), and in which are two or more other points where forces are applied; — used for transmitting and modifying force and motion.
billnoun(US, Canada) A piece of paper money; a banknote.
sticknounAn elongated piece of wood or similar material, typically put to some use, for example as a wand or baton.
doux(wine) Sweet.
ticketsnoun(informal) A single ticket.
noteletnoun(British) A notecard; a small folded sheet of notepaper, often with a decorative design on the front, intended for a short letter or note.
billet-douxnounA love letter.
briefOf short duration; happening quickly.
bookletnounA small or thin book.

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