Associations to the word «Crispin»

Wiktionary

CRISPIN, proper noun. A male given name.
CRISPIN, proper noun. A Roman shoemaker, martyr and saint (brother of Crispinian); patron saint of cobblers and tanners.
CRISPIN, noun. (jocular) (dated) A shoemaker.
CRISPIN, noun. A variety of apple, the Mutsu.

Dictionary definition

CRISPIN, noun. Patron saint of shoemakers; he and his brother were martyred for trying to spread Christianity (3rd century).

Wise words

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Aldous Huxley