[Sca-cooks] "Custard" Crust?

[Jeff Gedney]

>I just saw a factoid on "Good Eats" that said before 1600, the word
>"custard" refered to the crust and not the filling.  I've never seen this,
>does anybody recognize this referenc?

According to the webster's colliegiate on my des here, the word is derived from Middle English "Croustade" or Pie crust.
as for WHEN the meaning changes? 

I can't offer a clue

Capt Elias
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