Word: brevet
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: bre
vet
Definition: A military document entitling a commissioned officer to hold a higher rank temporarily, but without an increase in pay.
Morphemes:
Affix: brevet
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A military document entitling a commissioned officer to hold a higher rank temporarily, but without an increase in pay.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: brève
Language: fr
Decoded: breve
PoS: Noun
Meaning: a brief piece of information or news (as opposed to the headline)
Affix: -et
Language: fr
Decoded: -et
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: suffix indicating diminution or affection