Bestrew

Alternative forms

• bestrow
• bestraw obsolete

Origin

From Middle English bistrewen, from Old English bestrēowian ("to bestrew, besprinkle"), equivalent to - + strew. Cognate with Dutch bestrooien ("to sprinkle, bestrew"), German bestreuen ("to sprinkle, cover"), Swedish beströ ("to strew, sprinkle, scatter").

Full definition of bestrew

Verb

1. (transitive) To strew or scatter about; throw or drop here and there.
2. (transitive) To strew anything upon; strew over or about; cover or partially cover with things strewn; cover with straw or strewing.

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