Court Plaster (Noun)
Meaning
A plaster composed of isinglass on silk; formerly used to dress superficial wounds.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The nurse applied a small piece of court plaster to the cut on the patient's knee to hold the skin together.
- Court plaster was traditionally used to dress minor cuts and scrapes due to its adhesive properties.
- In the 18th century, court plaster was a common item in many households for treating superficial wounds.
- The doctor recommended using court plaster to cover the small laceration on the child's forehead.
- Court plaster was often used by soldiers during battles to quickly dress minor injuries and prevent infection.