English Explanatory Dictionary

inbye

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Inside the house; inside an inner room of the house.
  2. Near or nearest the house.
  3. Belonging to the farm or croft; as opposed to common.
adv
  1. Towards or into the house; into an inner room of the house.
  2. Towards the coal face.

Word forms

inbye inby

Etymology

From in + by; from 18th century.

Related words

outbye outwith
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