English word byfall comes from English fall, English by-
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| fall | English (eng) | (UK, US, dialect, archaic) To fell; to cut down.. (copulative) To become.. (followed by a determining word or phrase) To become; to be affected by or befallen with a calamity; to change into the state described by words following; to become prostrated literally or figuratively (see Usage notes below).. (heading, intransitive) To move downwards.. (intransitive) To assume a look of shame or [...] |
| by- | English (eng) | Prefix denoting nearness or roundaboutness. Prefix meaning secondary, incidental, or parallel to (usually non-productive) town or city. |
| byfall | English (eng) | A fall of water, usually lesser in size, near to or beside a larger, more predominant waterfall.. A falling about; an incidental accessory or accretion; a happenstance; occurrence; instance. |