BAYEUX TAPESTRY
Ba`yeux" tap"es*try.
Defn: A piece of linen about 1 ft. 8 in. wide by 213 ft. long, covered with embroidery representing the incidents of William the Conqueror's expedition to England, preserved in the town museum of Bayeux in Normandy. It is probably of the 11th century, and is attributed by tradition to Matilda, the Conqueror's wife.
BAY ICE
Bay" ice`.
Defn: See under Ice.
BAY LEAF
Bay" leaf`.
Defn: See under 3d Bay.
BAYMAN
Bay"man, n. (Nav.)
Defn: In the United States navy, a sick-bay nurse; — now officially designated as hospital apprentice.
BAYONET Bay"o*net, n. Etym: [F. bayonnette, baïonnette; — so called, it is said, because the first bayonets were made at Bayonne.]
1. (Mil.)