Crispin
Americannoun
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Saint, with his brother Saint Crispinian martyred a.d. c285, Roman Christian missionaries in Gaul: patron saints of shoemakers.
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(lowercase) a shoemaker.
noun
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Senior coroner Crispin Butler told the hearing there had been no updates since a last review in January 2025, when he said he would seek full reports and eyewitness statements before a final inquest.
From BBC • May 7, 2026
His counsel Crispin Aylett KC indicated Lord Brocket intends to plead not guilty.
From BBC • Sep. 30, 2025
Sherman-Palladino: I think a Crispin Shamblee would help.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2025
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 • Mar. 30, 2025
“In faith, Crispin, you have a servile look. When you first came upon me, you kept your eyes upon the ground as if that was where you belonged.”
From "Crispin: The Cross of Lead" by Avi
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