encrust

verb

Etymology: From French incruster, from Latin incrustare, from in- (“in”) + crustare (“to cover with a crust”). By surface analysis, en- + crust.

1. To cover with a hard crust.

   “iron encrusted with rust”

   “a doughnut encrusted with sugar”

2. To form a crust.
3. To inset or affix decorative materials upon (a surface); to inlay into, as a piece of carving or other ornamental object.

   “The jeweller encrusted the ring with gems.”