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 cast back a look towards the saloon, and perceiving old Sir John in lively conversation with the chancellor and the ladies, he drew Drost Peter hastily into a by-path in the garden.

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

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

From The Pioneers by Prichard, Katharine Susannah

After four days' prowling around the adjacent hills, Logan surprised Barlow in a by-path across the river.

From The Red Debt Echoes from Kentucky by MacDonald, Everett