strow

[ stroh ]

verb

, Archaic.

, strowed, strown or strowed, strow·ing.

1. strew.

strow

/ strəʊ /

verb

1. See strew
   an archaic variant of strew

Word History and Origins

Origin of strow¹

1300–50; Middle English strowen, variant of strewen to strew

Example Sentences

I'm ergwine ter v strow dese lillies o' de walley on boff on em.

From Project Gutenberg

Thick as autumnal leaves that strow the brooksIn Vallombrosa.

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Among others of his published songs is "Strow Poppy Buds," a strikingly original composition.

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My tomb shall be on a spot where the north wind may strow roses upon it.

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Now, rose by rose, I strip the leaves And strow them where Pauline may pass.

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