Prior to WWI, firing a rifle emitted smoke, which betrayed location of soldier who fired.
So the development of "cordite" so named because it was made by extruding an acetone
solution of nitroglycerine and other ingredients into fine threads. It was also used in
artillery shells.Here is URL about the cartridges:
http://www.geocities.com/lee_enfield_rifles/303Brit.html

coriaceous
adj.
5LL coriaceus < L corium, hide: see CORIUM6 of or like leather

I found three sites using this as a Latin word in Latin text. I was unable to find definition.

Corsepresent

Corse"pres`ent (k?rs"pr?z`ent ∨ k?rs"-), n. (Engl.Law) An offering made to the church at the interment of a dead
body. Blackstone.

Courtyard

Typo:

cortile.

a little cordite will free up any vowel constipation.

I went back and changed it.

free up any vowel constipation.

Absolutely essential if you wish to participate in any Great Vowel Movement©.