4. Asbestus.
BYSTANDER By"stand`er, n. Etym: [By + stander, equiv. to stander-by; cf. AS. big-standan to stand by or near.]
Defn: One who stands near; a spectator; one who has no concern with
the business transacting.
He addressed the bystanders and scattered pamphlets among them.
Palfrey.
Syn.
— Looker on; spectator; beholder; observer.
BY-STREET
By"-street`, n.
Defn: A separate, private, or obscure street; an out of the way or
cross street.
He seeks by-streets, and saves the expensive coach. Gay.
BY-STROKE
By"-stroke`, n.
Defn: An accidental or a slyly given stroke.
BY-TURNING
By"-turn`ing, n.
Defn: An obscure road; a way turning from the main road. Sir P.
Sidney.