Meaning of Crispin | Babel Free

Definitions

1. A male given name from Latin.
2. A shoemaker.
   dated, humorous
3. A Roman shoemaker, martyr and saint, and brother of Crispinian; patron saint of cobblers and tanners.
4. A variety of apple, the Mutsu.

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Examples

“The fact is, that the Princess of Wales, having suffered from weakness in the knee, walks with a slight halt, and the apes of fashion have⟳ persuaded their Crispins to supply⟳ boots with one long and one short heel, in order⟳ that they may follow⟳ in the footsteps of royalty.”

“Boot after boot was tried on until at last⟳ a fit was obtained, when in rushed a man, snatched up the customer's hat left near the door, and ran down the street as fast as his legs could carry⟳ him. Away went the customer after his hat, and Crispin, standing at the door, clapped his hands, and shouted, “Go it, you'll catch⟳ him!”—little thinking that it was a concerted trick⟳, and that neither his boots nor the customer would ever return⟳.”

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