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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

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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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

Years later the Queen's former private secretary, the late Lord Charteris, was in conversation with author and former Conservative MP Gyles Brandreth and he was asked if she had ever put a foot wrong.

From BBC • Sep. 8, 2022

However, the requests were rejected by Solicitor General Ruth Charteris QC, who said the Crown reserved its right to prosecute in all matters related to the case.

From BBC • May 9, 2022

The “last resort” option to dismiss Whitman’s government was discussed in the letters, and Charteris confirmed to Kerr that he had the authority to use it.

From Slate • Jul. 15, 2020

For himself he had little fear; Dana Charteris was the source of concern.

From Caravans By Night A Romance of India by Hervey, Harry

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