overstrew

[ oh-ver-stroo ]

verb (used with object)

, o·ver·strewed, o·ver·strewn or o·ver·strewed, o·ver·strew·ing.

1. to strew or scatter over.

Word History and Origins

Origin of overstrew¹

First recorded in 1560–70; over- + strew

Example Sentences

Overstrew, ō-vėr-strōō′, v.t. to scatter over.

From Project Gutenberg

Hot ordnance split and shiver and rebound, And firelocks fouled and flintless overstrew the ground.

From Project Gutenberg