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

"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

I’ll stick some court plaster on if it does.

From Ned Wilding's Disappearance or, The Darewell Chums in the City by Chapman, Allen

The same may be obsarved of the soap and combs, while a roll of court plaster don't take up much room.

From Klondike Nuggets and How Two Boys Secured Them by Lowell, Orson

On this evening she discovered a small hole in her little satin slipper that must be adroitly mended with court plaster.

From The Comings of Cousin Ann by Sampson, Emma Speed