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by-end|ˈbaɪɛnd|
Also 7–8 bye-end.
[f. by- 3 c, d + end.]
An object lying aside from the main one; a subordinate end or aim; esp. a secret selfish purpose, a covert purpose of private advantage. Hence † by-ended ppl. a., having by-ends.
c1610Sir J. Melvil Mem. (1683) 104 He took better with these of my hands, who he knew had no by-end. 1633Sanderson 3 Serm. ad Aul. (1681) II. 38 If we do..serviceable offices to our Brethren, out of any By-end or Sinister respect. 1651J. Rocket Chr. Subject vii. (1658) 96 Tyranny..consists in the..arbitrarie..immoderate, and by-ended exercise of power. 1678Bunyan Pilgr. Progr. 140 marg., How By-ends got his name. 1760Law Spirit of Prayer ii. 110 Love is quite pure; it hath no by-ends. 1869Goulburn Purs. Holiness xiii. 120 A man with a double aim or by-end. |