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

As she crossed the by-path we have already mentioned, she thought of the little spring, and how refreshing it would be to drink of its cool water.

From I've Been Thinking; or, the Secret of Success by Roe, Azel Stevens

After a short walk past the brightly lighted Chalet du Touring Club, a by-path tempted him, and he turned aside.

From The Transgression of Andrew Vane a novel by Carryl, Guy Wetmore

Neither of them spoke, until they came to a by-path, leading across a waste field towards Henner Friser's premises.

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

He knows every by-path and siding on the ranges.

From The Pioneers by Prichard, Katharine Susannah

I came unexpectedly upon a little log-hut, on a by-path leading toward Monterey.

From The Boys of '61 or, Four Years of Fighting, Personal Observations with the Army and Navy by Coffin, Charles Carleton