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emplaster, n. [OF. emplastre, F. emplâtre, L. emplastrum a plaster or salve, fr. Gr. , fr. to plaster up, daub over; in + to form, mold, apply as a plaster.].

See Plaster. Wiseman. [1913 Webster]

emplaster, v. t. [Cf. OF. emplastrer, F. emplâtrer. See Emplaster, n.].

To plaster over; to cover over so as to present a good appearance. Chaucer. [1913 Webster]

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