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

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

Jurors heard that seconds later, Smith stopped in Charteris Road where Mr Boudhane and another moped rider had parked.

From BBC • Aug. 25, 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

Not a plunger like Jack Charteris, he was firm and rapid of evolution when he had distinctly demonstrated his course of action.

From The Crooked Stick or Pollies's Probation by Boldrewood, Rolf