Other Usage
In Spain the noble officers of royal tercios were billeted in the homes of the affluent and well-to-do of the cities/towns they were stationed in. This usage is employed as a plot device in the Barber of Seville.
In Canada, the term is widely used in conjunction with housing visiting performers from theatrical or musical tours, such as for a Fringe theatre festival or a choir festival. Students travelling for a band or choir tour may billet with members of the host band or choir.
In copper production, a billet is a 30' log, about 8" diameter, of pure copper.
The expression "billet" is also used for an exchange student.
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—Fran Lebowitz (b. 1951)
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