billet

Short definition from Wiktionary

Noun

1. 1
   A short informal letter.
2. 2
   A written order to quarter soldiers.
3. 3
   A sealed ticket for a draw or lottery.
4. 4
   A place where a soldier is assigned to lodge.
5. 5
   Temporary lodgings in a private residence, such as is organised for members of a visiting sports team.
6. 6
   An allocated space or berth in a boat or ship.
7. 7
   Berth; position.
8. 8
   A semi-finished length of metal.
9. 9
   A short piece of wood, especially one used as firewood.
10. 10
    A short cutting of sugar cane produced by a harvester or used for planting.
11. 11
    A rectangle used as a charge on an escutcheon.
12. 12
    An ornament in Norman work, resembling a billet of wood, either square or round.
13. 13
    A strap that enters a buckle.
14. 14
    A loop that receives the end of a buckled strap.
15. 15
    Alternative form of billard (“coalfish”).

Verb

1. 1
   To lodge soldiers, or guests, usually by order.
2. 2
   To lodge, or be quartered, in a private house.
3. 3
   To direct, by a ticket or note, where to lodge.