n. [ By + stander, equiv. to stander-by; cf. AS. big-standan to stand by or near. ] One who stands near; a spectator; one who has no concern with the business transacting. [ 1913 Webster ]
He addressed the bystanders and scattered pamphlets among them. Palfrey. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. One who misunderstands. Sir T. More. [ 1913 Webster ]
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n. One who stands near; one who is present; a bystander. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. (Bot.) A plant (Orchis mascula); -- called also
n. One who understands, or knows by experience. [ R. ] Dryden. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. One who withstands, or opposes; an opponent; a resisting power. [ 1913 Webster ]