Associations to the word «Brevet»

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

Don't use words too big for the subject. Don't say "infinitely" when you mean "very"; otherwise you'll have no word left when you want to talk about something really infinite.
C. S. Lewis