verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb

1. 1
   To strew with litter (for the floor). transitive
2. 2
   To bestrew with rubbish or things in disorder. transitive

Etymology

From be- + litter (“droppings, refuse”).

Related phrases

bring forth

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