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

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

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 Warner, Anne

The above quantities are sufficient to make a piece of court plaster fifteen inches square.

From Burroughs' Encyclopaedia of Astounding Facts and Useful Information, 1889 by Burroughs, Barkham

This plaster cracks, and has none of the balsamic smell by which the genuine court plaster is distinguished.

From Scientific American, Volume 22, No. 1, January 1, 1870 A Weekly Journal of Practical Information, Art, Science, Mechanics, Chemistry, and Manufactures. by Various