Historical clue formulations

• Beat soundly — 2015-04-26
• Coat heavily — 2014-05-08
• Wall cover — 2011-09-06
• Bandage, across the pond — 2010-09-15
• Drub — 2007-06-15
• Bandage, to Brits — 2003-10-21
• Bandage coating — 2001-10-07