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

"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

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

From Time Magazine Archive

"Any fool could have washed the dirt off and stuck court plaster on you," growled the caller, still belligerent.

From The Man from Jericho by Litsey, Edwin Carlile

As the man was working at the window, Sigurd would look from him to me with a puzzled and reproachful expression accentuated by the long strips of court plaster across his nose.

From Sigurd Our Golden Collie and Other Comrades of the Road by Bates, Katharine Lee

But Curns was present with a smiling face and piece of court plaster attached to his chin.

From Over the Line by Sherman, Harold Morrow