Crispin
[krispin]
Definition
(noun.) patron saint of shoemakers; he and his brother were martyred for trying to spread Christianity (3rd century).
Editor: Terence--From WordNet
Definition
(n.) A shoemaker; -- jocularly so called from the patron saint of the craft.
(n.) A member of a union or association of shoemakers.
Checker: Wilmer
Synonyms and Synonymous
n. Shoemaker.
Inputed by Fidel
Definition
n. a shoemaker from Crispin of Soissons the patron saint of shoemakers martyred 25th October 287.
Edited by Joanne
Examples
- Kiss me, Eunice, and be a good wife to Crispin, who loves you so dearly. Fergus Hume. The Island of Fantasy.
- I was glad for both your sakes, and indeed I am very fond of Crispin. Fergus Hume. The Island of Fantasy.
- Good-night, Andros—Crispin! Fergus Hume. The Island of Fantasy.
- Crispin shrugged his shoulders with a smile. Fergus Hume. The Island of Fantasy.
- Don't forget to enclose mine, said Crispin warningly. Fergus Hume. The Island of Fantasy.
- He would be a bold man who felt no fear in the presence of that lady, answered Crispin, his face clearing again. Fergus Hume. The Island of Fantasy.
- When a man is in love, said Crispin intensively, it is no use reasoning with him; and, as regards Helena, I quite approve of all you say. Fergus Hume. The Island of Fantasy.
- Of course you don't, replied Crispin coolly. Fergus Hume. The Island of Fantasy.
- However, if you don't object to a little danger, Crispin, I think we can get you out by another way. Fergus Hume. The Island of Fantasy.
- Crispin looked up with a quick smile. Fergus Hume. The Island of Fantasy.
- You can call my attention to all these facts, retorted Crispin promptly, but you don't enter that house until I know what you are going to do. Fergus Hume. The Island of Fantasy.
- No, interposed Crispin quickly, before Eunice could speak; we were discussing photographs on yonder sofa. Fergus Hume. The Island of Fantasy.
- The dance is about to begin, said Crispin, when the garrison were all in order at their several posts. Fergus Hume. The Island of Fantasy.
- Is Mr Crispin all right, sir? Fergus Hume. The Island of Fantasy.
- Yes, even Crispin, reiterated Justinian in a fiery tone. Fergus Hume. The Island of Fantasy.
Typist: Ora