Billett

German (Berlin)

/bɪlˈjɛt/, /biˈjeː/, /ˈbɪlɛt/

noun
Definitions
  • (current in) ticket (for a train, plane or other means of transportation)
  • (current in) ticket (for a concert, show, etc.)
  • (Switzerland) driving licence
  • (archaic) a brief piece of writing; a short informal letter; billet
  • (archaic) correspondance card, greeting card

Etymology

Borrowed from French billet (paper slip, note).

Origin

French

billet

Gloss

paper slip, note

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