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

"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

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)

She had just reached this point, and was about to turn into the by-path, when the hoot of a motor sounded behind her, and turning, she saw a large car coming slowly up the road.

From Christina by Moberly, L. G.

Nouronihar followed them a few steps; but, coming to the turn of a little by-path, stopped, and went back alone.

From Shorter Novels, Eighteenth Century The History of Rasselas, Prince of Abyssinia; The Castle of Otranto, a Gothic Story; Vathek, an Arabian Tale by Beckford, William

“Well, when did you really get into the work?” his friend asked, for he seemed about to go off into another by-path.

From McClure's Magazine, Vol. 1, No. 3, August, 1893 by Various