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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Prosecuting, Crispin Aylett KC read out Victim Impact Statements from Mr Chapman's family, including one from his father Darren who told the court that work was his only respite from grief.

From BBC ● Jan. 30, 2026

Sherman-Palladino: I think a Crispin Shamblee would help.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 5, 2025

I think we gotta find a real Crispin Shamblee to help us out.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 5, 2025

Crispin Blunt, 64, who served as a justice minister between 2010 and 2012 and was formerly MP for Reigate in Surrey, was arrested in Horley in Surrey in October 2023.

From BBC ● May 29, 2025

My uneasiness had just begun to subside when Bear said, “Now, Crispin, its time I learned the truth of you.”

From "Crispin: The Cross of Lead" by Avi

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