by-path

or by·path

[ bahy-path, -pahth ]

/ ˈbaɪˌpæθ, -ˌpɑθ /

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noun, plural by-paths

[bahy-pathz, -pahthz, -paths, -pahths]. /ˈbaɪˌpæðz, -ˌpɑðz, -ˌpæθs, -ˌpɑθs/.

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

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Origin of by-path

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

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How to use by-path in a sentence

They bring the presentation of proof into a bypath so that the essential problem of evidence is left behind.
Criminal Psychology|Hans Gross
From the road a bypath led to a small clearing in a wood, with a slender spiral of smoke showing between the trees.
Audrey|Mary Johnston
Oliver reached the style at which the bypath terminated, and once more gained the high-road.
Oliver Twist, Vol. I (of 3)|Charles Dickens
I craned my neck, uneasy at not being able to see the gate nor any part of the bypath.
My Little Sister|Elizabeth Robins

But she tore herself away from this fascinating bypath and dragged Constantia after her.
The Garden Party|Katherine Mansfield

British Dictionary definitions for by-path

bypath

/ (ˈbaɪˌpɑːθ) /

noun

a little-used path or track, esp in the country

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