court plaster
nounEtymology
Originally applied as patches on the face by ladies at court.
Definitions
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.
- "And so you actually put this piece of court plaister by for his sake!" said Emma, recovering from her state of shame and feeling divided between wonder and amusement.
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