noun
- plural of billeter; people who are assigned lodging in private homes, typically soldiers or other officials
Usage: chiefly historical or military context
Examples
- During the war, the billeters were housed in homes throughout the village.
- The billeters received meals and beds from their host families.
- Local residents complained about the number of billeters assigned to their neighborhood.
- The billeters were required to follow strict conduct rules while staying in civilian homes.