English word bysitter comes from English by-, English sitter
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| by- | English (eng) | Prefix denoting nearness or roundaboutness. Prefix meaning secondary, incidental, or parallel to (usually non-productive) town or city. |
| sitter | English (eng) | (football, and, snooker, slang) A very easy scoring chance.. A broody hen.. A participant in a séance.. One employed to watch or tend something; the general form of babysitter, housesitter, petsitter, etc.. Someone who sits, e.g. for a portrait. |
| bysitter | English (eng) | One sitting near or nearby. |