court plaster
A sticking plaster made by coating taffeta or silk on one side with some adhesive…A sticking plaster made by coating taffeta or silk on one side with some adhesive substance, commonly a mixture of isinglass and glycerine.
Meaning
1 senses(countable, uncountable)A sticking plaster made by coating taffeta or silk on one side with some adhesive substance, commonly a mixture of isinglass and glycerine.
a plaster composed of isinglass on silk; formerly used to dress superficial wounds
Origin
Originally applied as patches on the face by ladies at court.Originally applied as patches on the face by ladies at court.
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Forms
plural: court plastersLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable
See also
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