Charteris

British  

/ ˈtʃɑːtərɪs /

noun

1. Leslie, original name Leslie Charles Bowyer Yin. 1907–93, British novelist, born in Singapore: created the character Simon Templar, known as The Saint, the central character in many adventure novels

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Ruth Charteris KC said that overall, safer sleep advice had worked to save the lives of thousands of babies but she was concerned by the findings which showed unsafe co-sleeping was still happening.

From BBC ● Jan. 25, 2024

The Lord Advocate Dorothy Bain KC and Solicitor General Ruth Charteris KC have dual roles as public prosecutors and principal legal advisors to the Scottish government, which has been run by the SNP since 2007.

From BBC ● Apr. 6, 2023

Her private secretary, Martin Charteris, later recalled finding the new monarch at her desk, “sitting erect, no tears, color up a little, fully accepting her destiny.”

From Washington Times ● Sep. 8, 2022

But the ultimate decision, it was stressed, remained with Kerr, with Charteris telling him the “unenviable” choice was his to make.

From Slate ● Jul. 15, 2020

Now, Maud Charteris was a young person of eighteen and the daughter of the vicar of St. Bavon's,—besides which she had a bicycle,—so that as her name unfolded the face of Kipps lengthened with respect.

From Kipps The Story of a Simple Soul by Wells, H. G. (Herbert George)