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Webster 1913 Edition

Bayonet

Bay′o-net

,
Noun.
[F.
bayonnette
,
baïonnette
; – so called, it is said, because the first bayonets were made at
Bayonne
.]
1.
(Mil.)
A pointed instrument of the dagger kind fitted on the muzzle of a musket or rifle, so as to give the soldier increased means of offense and defense.
☞ Originally, the bayonet was made with a handle, which required to be fitted into the bore of the musket after the soldier had fired.
2.
(Mach.)
A pin which plays in and out of holes made to receive it, and which thus serves to engage or disengage parts of the machinery.

Bay′o-net

,
Verb.
T.
[
imp. & p. p.
Bayoneted
;
p. pr. & vb. n.
Bayoneting
.]
1.
To stab with a bayonet.
2.
To compel or drive by the bayonet.
To
bayonet
us into submission.
Burke.

Webster 1828 Edition

Bayonet

BA'YONET

,
Noun.
A short pointed instrument of iron or broad dagger, formerly with a handle fitted to the bore of a gun, where it was inserted for use, after the soldier had fired; but now made with an iron handle and ring which go over the muzzle of the piece, so that the soldier fires with his bayonet fixed.

BA'YONET

,
Verb.
T.
To stab with a bayonet.
1.
To compel or drive by the bayonet.

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