court plaster

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.

court plaster

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of court plaster¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of court plaster¹

C18: so called because formerly used by court ladies for beauty spots

Example Sentences

A good liquid preparation for cuts and bruises that forms a covering like liquid court-plaster is made by mixing 3/4 oz.

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It is therefore important not to close up with court-plaster wounds which such germs may have entered.

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"Oh, I can get some sticky gum from a tree or a flower and spread it on a leaf and make some court plaster," spoke the butterfly.

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My blistered cheek was becoming very painful in consequence of the drawing of the court-plaster.

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His gravity was in no degree diminished by the presence of a neat strip of flesh-colored court-plaster over his right eye.

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