Court-Martial
a court authorized by the articles of war, for the trial of all offenders in the army or navy, for military offenses. It has no jurisdiction over a citizen of the United States not COURT-PLASTER (so-called because originally applied by ladies of the court as patches on the face), black, fleshcolored, or transparent silk varnished over with a solution of isinglass, which is often perfumed with benzoin, used for covering slight wounds.
COURTRAI (kör-trā'), a fortified town of Belgium, province of West Flanders, 26 miles S. of Bruges, on the Lys. Before the World War it was well built, having handsome and spacious streets, and a fine Grande Place, with several other squares. Its manufactures are table-linens, lace (which is celebrated), cambrics, cotton goods, etc., and it has extensive bleaching and dyeing works. Here, in 1302, took place the "battle of spurs" between the French and Flemings. During the WORLD WAR (q. v.) it was at various times the scene of important military operations. Pop. about 36,000.