bypath

noun

by·​path ˈbī-ˌpath How to pronounce bypath (audio)
-ˌpäth
: byway

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The new focus on the canals was rehabilitation by master plan, with every planter positioned, every café table in conformity with rules of access, every bypath checked for liability, every inspiration — however lovely — thrashed out by committee. Longreads, 10 Aug. 2020

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First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of bypath was in the 14th century

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“Bypath.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bypath. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.

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bypath

noun
by·​path ˈbī-ˌpath How to pronounce bypath (audio)
-ˌpȧth
: byway

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