Refers to two objects that are aligned beside each other also known as Side-by-Side. Others have stated that it is used in Rhode Island, it is also prevelant in Newfoundland and Quebec and I beleive would be likely to be encountered through many east coast fishing communities.
It would be
interesting to know if this
originated from
the French or Irish or through the Acadians.
Waitress, Can I hav' two eggs, side-by-each...and don't break the
sunshine. (Two eggs,
sunny side up)
I was
out back and saw these two moose side-by-each, I turned to get my gun and when I looked back dere-dey-were...gone!