Crispin

[ kris-pin ]

/ ˈkrɪs pɪn /

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noun

Saint, with his brother (Saint Crispinian ) martyred a.d. c285, Roman Christian missionaries in Gaul: patron saints of shoemakers.

(lowercase) a shoemaker.

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Words nearby Crispin

crispation, crispbread, crispen, crisper, Crispi, Crispin, Crispinian, CRISPR, crispy, crissal, crisscross

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How to use Crispin in a sentence

The silver jingled in the pocket of the Crispin when his task was completed, and he traveled onward to the next farm.
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In order to make it difficult for Crispin to bunt, Grant put one over high and closetoo high and too close.
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Heres the head of the list, called a coacher, as Crispin squared himself in the batters box.
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Grant worked carefully with this batter, meanwhile holding Crispin as close to first as possible.
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Good work, Crispin, gleefully called Baxter, giving the player a slap on the shoulder.
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British Dictionary definitions for Crispin

Crispin

/ (ˈkrɪspɪn) /

noun

Saint, 3rd century ad, legendary Roman Christian martyr, with his brother Crispinian (krɪˈspɪnɪən): they are the patron saints of shoemakers. Feast day: Oct 25

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