Billeted: meaning, definitions and examples

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billeted

 

[ หˆbษชlษชtษชd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

military accommodation

To billet refers to the act of placing soldiers in private homes or lodging establishments, usually during wartime or military operations. This method was historically used to accommodate troops without the need for dedicated barracks. Billeting can also involve assigning specific locations for military personnel to sleep and eat while on duty. This practice helps manage troop deployment and ensures they are stationed where needed. The process often comes with logistical and social challenges, as the local populace must adapt to the presence of soldiers.

Synonyms

accommodate, house, quarter

Examples of usage

  • The commander billeted his troops in the nearby village.
  • During the war, soldiers were often billeted with local families.
  • The army must find a way to billet new recruits effectively.

Translations

Translations of the word "billeted" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น bilhetado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเคฟเคฒเฅ‡เคŸเฅ‡เคก

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช untergebracht

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ ditempatkan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั€ะพะทะผั–ั‰ะตะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zakwaterowany

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅฎฟๆณŠใ—ใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท logรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ alojado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yerleลŸtirilmiลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ˆ™์†Œ๊ฐ€ ์ œ๊ณต๋œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ูู‚ูŠู…

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ubytovanรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ubytovanรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไฝๅฎฟ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ nastanjen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ gistir

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะพั€ะฝะฐะปะฐัั‚ั‹ั€ั‹ะปา“ะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒ“แƒ’แƒ˜แƒšแƒ–แƒ” แƒ’แƒแƒœแƒ—แƒแƒ•แƒกแƒ”แƒ‘แƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ yerlษ™ลŸdirilmiลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ alojado

Etymology

The word 'billet' originates from the Old French 'billet', meaning 'a small document' or 'a letter', which is derived further from the Latin 'bulla' denoting 'a seal' or 'bubble'. This term evolved over time to refer to a written order for lodging soldiers, reflecting the practice of assigning troops to specific quarters. By the medieval period, billeting became a common practice in Europe, especially during conflicts, formalizing the relationship between military personnel and civilians. The term has retained its military connotation, illustrating the necessity of accommodating troops in times of war and has expanded to include various forms of lodging arrangements beyond military usage.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #29,814, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.