[So called from its being used for the black patches formerly worn on the face by ladies at Court.] Sticking-plaster made of silk (black, flesh-colored, or white) coated with isinglass, used for covering superficial cuts and wounds.
1772. Graves, Spir. Quix., X. xxiv. Some gold beaters’ skin and court plaister.
1846. Lindley, Veg. Kingd., 593. Benzoin is used in the preparation of … Court plaister.
1891. Queen, 14 Nov., 805/2. Scissors, bodkins, and court plaister.
