crusted
Americanadjective
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having a crust; encrusted.
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(of a wine) containing a hardened deposit accumulated during aging in the bottle.
crusted port.
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having the accruals of age; antique.
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Etymology
Origin of crusted
Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; see origin at crust, -ed 3
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Dishes filled the sink, laundry baskets overflowed, toys littered the floor, a highchair catcher was crusted with baby food and the small entryway was nearly blocked with returns.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 5, 2026
The main symptom is a crusted, flaky rash that often affects the elbows, knees, hands and feet.
From BBC ● Jul. 10, 2026
Anything that’s old, spoiled, crusted over, or vaguely suspect can go — no second-guessing required.
From Salon ● Mar. 19, 2026
I’ve tried lots of gardening gloves, but they all had the same problem: I had to peel them off to use my smartphone, which isn’t easy when they’re wet or crusted with dirt.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 3, 2024
His nose was crusted up and leaking even more than the man’s.
From "Elijah of Buxton" by Christopher Paul Curtis
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