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 passed his own dwelling without stopping, but hurried on, directing his steps to the north, through a by-path amidst the towering pines.

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

"I have an idea that I shall have to return to America alone," he muttered to himself, as he took a by-path leading directly down into the valley.

From A Hero of the Pen by Werner, E.

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

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

The ride to the Kowie, from Bathurst, is exceedingly pretty, and I shall never forget the by-path to the sands, from the small inn at Port Frances.

From The Cape and the Kaffirs A Diary of Five Years' Residence in Kaffirland by Ward, Harriet