billet

The allowance to landlords for quartering men in the royal service; the lodging-money charged by consuls for the same.

Billet
·noun A strap which enters a buckle. II. Billet ·noun A small paper; a note; a short letter. III. ...

Webster's Dictionary of the English Language
billet
n. an appointment, a position; a verycommon expression in Australia, but not confined to Australia;...

Dictionary of Australasian Words Phrases and Usages by Edward E. Morris
Billet-doux
·noun A love letter or note. ...

Webster's Dictionary of the English Language
Billet Court
East out of Billiter Street. In Aldgate Ward (Strype, 1720-Boyle, 1799). Other names : "Billiter Co...

A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
billet-head
A carved prow bending in and out, contrariwise to the fiddle-head (scroll-head). Also, a round piece...

The Sailor's Word-Book
billet-wood
Small wood mostly used for dunnage in stowing ships' cargoes, also for fuel, usually sold by the fat...

The Sailor's Word-Book