by-path

American  

[bahy-path, -pahth] / ˈbaɪˌpæθ, -ˌpɑθ /

Or bypath

noun

plural

by-paths

1. a private path or an indirect or secondary course or means; byway.

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Etymology

Origin of by-path

1325–75; Middle English bi path. See by (adj.), path

Example Sentences

He had made use of the little by-path that led from the Manor to the superintendent's building, without going near the works.

From 'Clear the Track' A Story of To-day by Elisabeth Buerstenbinder (AKA E. Werner)

But that is a literary by-path which leads to the history of fiction.

From Great Ralegh by Selincourt, Hugh de

"My norback!" cried Skirmen, joyfully; and, spurring his horse, he rode hastily down a little by-path that led into the thicket near the river.

From The Childhood of King Erik Menved An Historical Romance by Ingemann, Bernhard Severin

Fishpingle had been constrained to stroll placidly along a by-path.

From The Soul of Susan Yellam by Vachell, Horace Annesley

Springing up the by-path, I was at her side in an instant.

From The Chainbearer Or, The Littlepage Manuscripts by Cooper, James Fenimore