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, said the figures suggested some babies were dying in "high-risk" co-sleeping situations.

From BBC • Jan. 25, 2024

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

“If such an approach was made you may be sure that The Queen would take most unkindly to it,” Charteris assured Kerr.

From Slate • Jul. 15, 2020

Here Mr. Charteris stood up, squared his shoulders, and delivered an imaginary right and left into an enemy with extraordinary gusto.

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