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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Sir Crispin was no longer puzzled by the readiness of her acquiescence.
The Tavern Knight|Rafael Sabatini
Noting the movement, Crispin laughed disdainfully, and walked towards the window.
The Tavern Knight|Rafael Sabatini
In bewilderment Crispin took the outstretched hand of his old fellow-roysterer.
The Tavern Knight|Rafael Sabatini
He was in haste—a haste more desperate far than even Crispin's.
The Tavern Knight|Rafael Sabatini

Crispin bowed low, conscious of the keen scrutiny in which Gregory's eyes were bent upon him.
The Tavern Knight|Rafael Sabatini

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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Crispin

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