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

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

As she was crossing Five Points, she went into a shop, and asked for three pfennigs’ worth of court plaster.

From The Goose Man by Porterfield, Allen Wilson

"No; I have just a patch of court plaster on each of three finger tips," returned Lulu, laughingly displaying them.

From Christmas with Grandma Elsie by Finley, Martha

The druggist told him how the court plaster worked, and then asked him if his Pa couldn't ride down town.

From Peck's Bad Boy and His Pa 1883 by Smith, Gean