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单词 court plaster
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Definition of court plaster in English:

court plaster

noun
mass nounhistorical
  • Sticking plaster made of silk or other cloth with an adhesive such as isinglass.

    〈史〉(用鱼胶等作胶粘剂的丝绸或布制)鱼胶硬膏

    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 plaster

noun
historical
  • Sticking plaster made of silk or other cloth with an adhesive such as isinglass.

    〈史〉(用鱼胶等作胶粘剂的丝绸或布制)鱼胶硬膏

    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.

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