court plaster

American  

noun

1. cotton or other fabric coated on one side with an adhesive preparation, as of isinglass and glycerin, used on the skin for medical and cosmetic purposes.

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court plaster British  

noun

1. a plaster, composed of isinglass on silk, formerly used to cover superficial wounds

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Etymology

Origin of court plaster

First recorded in 1765–75; so called because of former use in courtly circles for making beauty spots

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Example Sentences

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court plaster

Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark wore a court plaster on his forehead.

From Time Magazine Archive

"Flying Sam" told reporters when they arrived that he had skinned his nose, continued to go out skating with a small bit of court plaster over it.

From Time Magazine Archive

"Now run in and show Grandma, and I'll ask her if she has got any court plaster."

From The Adventures of Joel Pepper by Margaret Sidney

It is mixed with gum to give lustre to silk and satin; it is also used in making court plaster, and for clarifying various liquors.

From A Catechism of Familiar Things; Their History, and the Events Which Led to Their Discovery. With a Short Explanation of Some of the Principal Natural Phenomena. For the Use of Schools and Families. Enlarged and Revised Edition. by Anonymous

Not a store was closed, 'n' Mr. Kimball was sellin' soda-water 't four cents a glass, with a small sheet o' court plaster throwed in at that.

From Susan Clegg and Her Friend Mrs. Lathrop by Anne Warner

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