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!