Lectionary Calendar
Friday, November 22nd, 2024
the Week of Proper 28 / Ordinary 33
the Week of Proper 28 / Ordinary 33
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Brevet
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(1):
(n.) A commission giving an officer higher rank than that for which he receives pay; an honorary promotion of an officer.
(2):
(a.) Taking or conferring rank by brevet; as, a brevet colonel; a brevet commission.
(3):
(n.) A warrant from the government, granting a privilege, title, or dignity. [French usage].
(4):
(v. t.) To confer rank upon by brevet.
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Bibliography Information
Webster, Noah. Entry for 'Brevet'. Noah Webster's American Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/dictionaries/eng/web/b/brevet.html. 1828.
Webster, Noah. Entry for 'Brevet'. Noah Webster's American Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/dictionaries/eng/web/b/brevet.html. 1828.
