incrust
|in-crust|
C2
/ɪnˈkrʌst/
cover with a crust
Etymology
Etymology Information
'incrust' originates from French, specifically the word 'encruster', where 'en-' meant 'in/on' and 'cruste' (from Latin 'crusta') meant 'crust or shell'.
Historical Evolution
'incrust' changed from Old French/French 'encruster' (from Latin 'crusta') and entered English as 'encrust'/'incrust' (modern forms) through borrowing and analogical formation.
Meaning Changes
Initially it meant 'to form or cover with a crust' and over time it has retained that basic meaning of 'covering with a hard coating'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
to cover or become covered with a hard coating or crust (often mineral or encrusting matter).
Minerals incrust the inside of the kettle after long use.
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