v. Obs. rare–1. [ad. F. encrasse-r, f. en- (see EN-1) + crasse thick, CRASS; cf. late L. incrassāre.] intr. To thicken; to become thick.
1575. Turberv., Falconrie, 241. The … moysture of the head distilling from aboue, vpon those breathing partes, and there encrassed … breede difficultie of breathing.
