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 ● Nov. 6, 2025

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

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 5, 2025

A representative for Crispin Glover told People magazine that Bruce Glover died from natural causes.

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 30, 2025

Crispin Aylett KC, defence counsel for Mr Doe, asked Mr Jones "what was it like?" and Mr Jones replied "splendid".

From BBC ● Feb. 28, 2025

I had become two people—Lord Furnivals son . . . and Crispin.

From "Crispin: The Cross of Lead" by Avi

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