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Definition of court plaster in English: court plasternoun mass nounhistorical Sticking plaster made of silk or other cloth with an adhesive such as isinglass. Example sentencesExamples - He had streaks of court plaster on his right cheek and shoulder.
- Lupe's dark hair and eyes and rich natural coloring were quite a contrast to Mary with her natural blonde hair and blue eyes, black court plasters near her dimples, and slight makeup.
- Next day at the council meeting, he sported court plasters on brow and beak.
- She went with the rest but went with a court plaster across her nose.
- Adhesive material spread upon silk, muslin, or paper, makes adhesive and court plasters, of which the official Emplastrum Capsici and Emplastrum Ichthyocollae are examples.
Origin Late 18th century: so named because it was formerly used by ladies at court for beauty spots. Definition of court plaster in US English: court plasternoun historical Sticking plaster made of silk or other cloth with an adhesive such as isinglass. Example sentencesExamples - Lupe's dark hair and eyes and rich natural coloring were quite a contrast to Mary with her natural blonde hair and blue eyes, black court plasters near her dimples, and slight makeup.
- Adhesive material spread upon silk, muslin, or paper, makes adhesive and court plasters, of which the official Emplastrum Capsici and Emplastrum Ichthyocollae are examples.
- Next day at the council meeting, he sported court plasters on brow and beak.
- He had streaks of court plaster on his right cheek and shoulder.
- She went with the rest but went with a court plaster across her nose.
Origin Late 18th century: so named because it was formerly used by ladies at court for beauty spots. |