court plaster

noun

: an adhesive plaster especially of silk coated with isinglass and glycerin

Word History

Etymology

from its use for beauty spots by ladies at royal courts

First Known Use

1772, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

court plaster

noun

: an adhesive plaster especially of silk coated with isinglass and glycerin

Medical Definition

court plaster

noun

ˈkō(ə)rt-, ˈkȯ(ə)rt- 

: an adhesive plaster especially of silk coated with isinglass and glycerin