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Crispin

Crispin

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A Christian saint from the third century who is the protector of shoemakers and was killed for his faith
  • proper noun
: Crispín
  • Crispin, sweetheart.
  • St. Crispin
  • Crispin's Day
  • Mark Crispin

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Synonyms

St. Crispin
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A Christian saint who is the patron of shoemakers and was killed for his faith in the third century

focuses on a single martyrdom without mentioning a brother

Surface Forms

Crispin main

Etymology

Crispin comes from the Latin name Crispinus, built on crispus which means 'curly', as in hair. The name became famous because of a 3rd-century Saint Crispin, who is the patron of shoemakers, so today the name often brings to mind that saint and shoemaking rather than just 'curly'.