Strewynge

Part of speech: verb, noun

Definitions

1. The act of spreading or scattering small things loosely over a surface or across an area
2. Scattering items so that they lie about in a loose layer over a floor, path, or ground
3. Throwing or sprinkling particles, flowers, or similar objects broadly over a place

Etymology: "Strewynge" is a Middle English spelling of "strewing," the present participle or verbal noun of "strew," meaning to scatter or spread something loosely over a surface. "Strew" descends from Old English "strewian," which shares its Germanic root with modern German "streuen."