Brevet
6 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
An official warrant granting a military officer a temporary promotion to a higher rank without an accompanying increase in pay.
“He received a brevet to colonel for his outstanding conduct during the campaign.”
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Contains a double-E and ends in T, the V in the middle is a useful distinguishing letter
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The V scores 4 points and the -ET ending hooks well, a solid specialist play
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