A.stuffed or forced in, of a self-invited guest, Tim.Com.1, cf. Ath.6.257a; “ἐκ παραβύστου καθῆσθαι” Plu.2.617f; π. κλίνη a small or supplementary couch, Poll.3.43, Harp., Hsch., Suid.
II. pushed aside or into a corner: τὸ π. (sc. δικαστήριον), an Athenian law-court lying in an obscure part of the town (where οἱ ἕνδεκα held their sittings, Harp.), Timocl.26, Paus.1.28.8, dub. in Lys.Fr.322 S.
2. metaph., ἐν παραβύστῳ in a hole and corner, D.24.47, Arist.Top.157a4, Luc.Nec.17, Zos.Alch. p.242 B.
