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• Strewing — Strew ing, n. 1. The act of scattering or spreading. [1913 Webster] 2. Anything that is, or may be, strewed; used chiefly in the plural. Shak. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

• strewing — noun The act of scattering or spreading …   Wiktionary

• strewing — noun the act of scattering • Syn: ↑scatter, ↑scattering • Derivationally related forms: ↑strew, ↑scatter (for: ↑scattering), ↑scatter ( …   Useful english dictionary

• Scattering — Scat ter*ing, n. Act of strewing about; something scattered. South. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

• weddings —    Of all the *life cycle points, getting married is the most public. The way couples celebrate their wedding has always depended largely on their class, relative affluence or poverty, religion, and the region where they lived, but also on the… …   A Dictionary of English folklore

• scattering — noun 1. a small number (of something) dispersed haphazardly the first scatterings of green a sprinkling of grey at his temples • Syn: ↑sprinkling • Derivationally related forms: ↑sprinkle (for: ↑spri …   Useful english dictionary

• History of the Quakers — The Religious Society of Friends, also known as Quakers, is a movement that began in England in the 17th century. In its early days it faced opposition and persecution; however, it continued to expand, extending into many parts of the world,… …   Wikipedia

• rush — 1. v. & n. v. 1 intr. go, move, or act precipitately or with great speed. 2 tr. move or transport with great haste (was rushed to hospital). 3 intr. (foll. by at) a move suddenly and quickly towards. b begin impetuously. 4 tr. perform or deal… …   Useful english dictionary

• Rush — 1. v. & n. v. 1 intr. go, move, or act precipitately or with great speed. 2 tr. move or transport with great haste (was rushed to hospital). 3 intr. (foll. by at) a move suddenly and quickly towards. b begin impetuously. 4 tr. perform or deal… …   Useful english dictionary

• Cremation — A Hindu Cremation in India P …   Wikipedia

• Pentecost — For the Ancient Israel Pentecost , and the Jewish holiday, see Shavuot. For other uses, see Pentecost (disambiguation). Pentecost An Eastern Orthodox icon of Pentecost. This is the Icon of the Descent of the Holy Spirit on the Apostles. At the… …   Wikipedia