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Brevet

Posted on January 19, 2009 by Ron

PRONUNCIATION: (bre-VET) http://wordsmith.org/words/brevet.mp3 MEANING: (noun), Promoting a military officer to a higher rank without a corresponding increase in pay. (verb tr.), To promote in rank without a pay increase. (adjective), Having a higher rank without an increase in pay. Alcohol … Continue reading →

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