Definition of Emplaster. Meaning of Emplaster. Synonyms of Emplaster

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Definition of Emplaster

Emplaster
Emplaster Em*plas"ter, v. t. [Cf. OF. emplastrer, F. empl[^a]trer. See Emplaster, n.] To plaster over; to cover over so as to present a good appearance. [Obs.] ``Fair as ye his name emplaster.' --Chaucer.
Emplaster
Emplaster Em*plas"ter, n. [OF. emplastre, F. empl[^a]tre, L. emplastrum a plaster or salve, fr. Gr. ?, fr. ? to plaster up, daub over; ? in + ? to form, mold, apply as a plaster.] See Plaster. [Obs.] --Wiseman.

Meaning of Emplaster from wikipedia

- in 1575, A Treatise of the Making and Use of Diverse Oils, Unguents, Emplasters and Distilled Waters. Francis Coxe, a quack physician, who attained some...