/bilɛt/ or /bilɛt/ (French pronunciation)

Definitions

1. noun

A ticket or a coupon, especially one that can be exchanged for goods or services, often used historically.

“The billette system was used in medieval Europe to provide soldiers with food and supplies.”

2. noun

A French unit of currency, used from the 12th to the 17th century.

“During the Middle Ages, the value of a billette was equivalent to one livre tournois.”