EuroLex/F/Bayonet


 * Original language: French
 * Original form and meaning: baïonnette - 1. bayonet (in the sense of: a blade adapted to fit the muzzle end of a rifle and used as a weapon in close combat)

(Note: If the status is not specifically indicated then the word is stylistically neutral and generally used; if earlier meaning and status equals current use the former may be expressed by writing "dito". Cf. also the project guidelines.)

Annotations
Etymology: said to be from Bayonne, city in France where they were first made,or perhaps a diminutive of OF bayon "crossbow bolt"

Source: http://www.etymonline.com

Information on Other Languages
Estonian: tääk

Finnish: pistin

Hungarian: szurony

Latvian: durklis

Lithuanian: durtuvas