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noun
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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Origin of court plaster
First recorded in 1765–75; so called because of former use in courtly circles for making beauty spots
Words nearby court plaster
Court of Session, court of sessions, Court of St. James's, court order, court packing, court plaster, Courtrai, court reporter, court roll, courtroom, courtship
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British Dictionary definitions for court plaster
court plaster
noun
a plaster, composed of isinglass on silk, formerly used to cover superficial wounds
Word Origin for court plaster
C18: so called because formerly used by court ladies for beauty spots
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