How did the word bayonet come into the English language?

The Word "bayonet" entered the English language in the late 17th century, originating from the French term "baïonnette," which referred to a type of knife or dagger. The French Word itself is derived from Bayonne, a city in southwestern France where the weapon was reportedly first made. Bayonets were initially designed to be attached to the end of a musket, transforming it into a spear for close combat. The adoption of the term coincided with the widespread use of the weapon in European warfare.