Definition of strews:
(v) :
(dated, except strewn) To distribute objects or pieces of something over an area, especially in a random manner.
(v) :
To populate with at random points; to cause to appear randomly distributed throughout.
(v) :
(transitive, archaic) To spread abroad; to disseminate.
(v) :
(archaic) To cover, or lie upon, by having been scattered.