bestrew
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be·strew

transitive verb \bi-ˈstrü, bē-\
be·strewed be·strewed or be·strewn\-ˈstrün\ be·strew·ing

Definition of BESTREW

1
: strew
2
: to lie scattered over

Examples of BESTREW

  1. <the flower girl delightedly bestrewed the aisle with rose petals>

First Known Use of BESTREW

before 12th century

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