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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Example Sentences

Solicitor general Ruth Charteris KC told the court: "The Crown's position is that mistakes were made during the trial."

From BBC • Sep. 27, 2023

Solicitor General Ruth Charteris KC, in a letter to Holyrood's criminal justice committee, confirmed Mr Whyte's lawyers had ceased the action and the case had been disposed of by the Court of Session last week.

From BBC • May 8, 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

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

Between 1574 and 1580 twenty-six were produced by John Ross, and on his death Henry Charteris, a bookseller, took over his material, and by the time of his death in 1599 had printed forty more.

From Fine Books by Pollard, Alfred W. (Alfred William)