Bagonet

/ˈbæɡənɪt/ noun

Definition

A bayonet-like blade or spike attached to a musket or firearm.

Etymology

Variant spelling of 'bayonet,' possibly influenced by 'bag' or representing an alternative historical spelling.

Kelly Says

The word 'bayonet' itself comes from Bayonne, France—but 'bagonet' shows how spelling variations existed before standardization, with different armies writing the same weapon in different ways.

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