by-place

English

Alternative forms

bye-place

Etymology

From by- +‎ place.

Noun

by-place (plural by-places)

A retired place, spot, or situation; somewhere out-of-the-way.
- 1748, [Samuel Richardson], “Letter LXXX”, in Clarissa. Or, The History of a Young Lady: […], volumes (please specify |volume=I to VII), London: […] S[amuel] Richardson; […], →OCLC:
  Would but your mother permit you to send her chariot, or chaise, to the bye-place where Mr Lovelace proposes Lord M.'s shall come […].

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