bayldonite

[Named after Dr. John Bayldon.] A mineral occurring as minute mammillary concretions, with a dingy surface. It is sometimes reticulated. Its hardne is 4.5; its sp. gr. 5.35; its lustre strong resinous; its colour gra -green to blackish-green. Its 1. "To put to the bayonet," to stab with the bayonet. 2. To compel by hostile exhibition of the bayonet. "You send troops to sabre and bayonet us into submi ion."-Burke: To the Sheriffs of Bristol.