Bestrewed

/bɪˈstroʊd/ adjective

Definition

Covered or scattered with things spread loosely across a surface.

Etymology

Past tense of 'bestrew'; the '-ed' ending shows completion of the action of scattering things across a surface.

Kelly Says

Shakespeare and Romantic poets frequently describe scenes as 'bestrewed with flowers' or 'bestrewed with stones' to create vivid, picturesque imagery.

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