The Collaborative International Dictionary
Brevet \Bre*vet"\ (br[-e]*v[e^]t"), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Brevetted; p. pr. & vb. n. Brevetting.] (Mil.) To confer rank upon by brevet.
Wiktionary
vb. (en-past of: brevet)
WordNet
n. a document entitling a commissioned officer to hold a higher rank temporarily (but without higher pay)
v. promote somebody by brevet, in the military
[also: brevetting, brevetted]
See brevet
Usage examples of "brevetted".
Viztria had then proceeded into his own bedroom after using the garderobe for one of its intended purposes and, since a certain impudent brevetted captain apparently wanted to know all the details of matters that were none of his concern, Baron Viztria had, indeed, pissed like a racing horse.
The Colonel, who included them in this world, and thereby brevetted them rich and fashionable, could not secure a state-room for them on the boat,--a perfectly splendid Lake steamer, which would take them down the rapids of the St.
Taken From the Minutes of the Senate Committee Armed and Brevetted to Investigate Odious Unconscionable Sedition, Obtained by the Alfredae Through Means Which Remain To This Day the Well-Hidden Secret of Our Noble Clan of Chroniclers.