Synonyms

Crispin

American

[kris-pin] / ˈkrɪs pɪn /

noun

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

Crispin British

/ 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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There are "continuing investigations in Argentina into the circumstances surrounding Liam's death," senior coroner Crispin Butler told Buckinghamshire Coroner's Court on Thursday.

From BBC

His counsel Crispin Aylett KC indicated Lord Brocket intends to plead not guilty.

From BBC

On Thursday, Justice Secretary Crispin Remulla told reporters that authorities would look into deploying divers to look for human remains under the lake.

From BBC

His son, actor, director and writer Crispin Glover, shared photos of his father on Instagram, noting that Bruce Glover passed away March 12.

From Los Angeles Times

Fund manager Crispin Odey has been provisionally banned from working in financial services and fined £1.8m by the UK regulator for a "lack of integrity".

From BBC

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