Associations to the word «Brevet»
Noun
- Brigadier
- Gallantry
- Colonel
- Lieutenant
- Volunteer
- Bravery
- Adjutant
- General
- Mexican
- Rank
- Major
- Promotion
- Regiment
- Cavalry
- Conduct
- Army
- Captain
- War
- Infantry
- Brigade
- Battle
- March
- Recognition
- Officer
- Service
- Command
- Fusilier
- Fort
- Johnson
- Despatch
- Scott
- Custer
- Senate
- July
- Campaign
- Quartermaster
- Gettysburg
- January
- Commander
- Appointment
- Seniority
- Serving
- Clasp
- Merritt
- Dragoon
- Highlander
- Legate
- Artillery
- Buena
- Territorial
- Guards
- Aptitude
- Hussar
- Aide
- Grade
- Potomac
- Corps
- Yeomanry
- Sheridan
- Lancer
- Grenadier
- Gaines
- Cb
- Royal
- Reginald
Adjective
Wiktionary
BREVET, noun. A military document entitling a commissioned officer to hold a higher rank temporarily, but without an increase in pay.
BREVET, noun. A warrant from the government, granting a privilege, title, or dignity, as in France.
BREVET, noun. An organized, long-distance bicycle ride — not a race, but a test of endurance — which follows a designated but unmarked route passing through check points.
BREVET, verb. To promote by brevet.
Dictionary definition
BREVET, noun. A document entitling a commissioned officer to hold a higher rank temporarily (but without higher pay).
BREVET, verb. Promote somebody by brevet, in the military.
Wise words
Words are always getting conventionalized to some secondary
meaning. It is one of the works of poetry to take the
truants in custody and bring them back to their right
senses.