Saint Crispin
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- proper noun
- Artisans gather to celebrate Saint Crispin, the patron saint of shoemakers, during a special festival.
Examples
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The festival of Saint Crispin is still celebrated by shoemakers in some countries.
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The legend of Saint Crispin inspired many in the leatherworking trades.
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He referenced Saint Crispin in his speech to honor the dedication of craftsmen.
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Saint Crispin is celebrated today.
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What can we learn from Saint Crispin?
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Every year, shoemakers honor Saint Crispin for his contributions to their craft.
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Many stories about Saint Crispin highlight his role in encouraging craftsmen to take pride in their work.
Synonyms
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A Christian saint who is the patron of shoemakers and was killed for his faith in the third century
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A Christian saint from the third century who is the protector of shoemakers and was killed for his faith
Surface Forms
Morphology
The phrase 'Saint Crispin' is a straightforward composition of the title 'saint' and the proper name 'Crispin', so its referent — the saint named Crispin — is directly derivable from the constituents. The 'Saint + name' pattern is cross-linguistically common and non-idiomatic, so a B1 learner who knows both words will readily understand the meaning.
Etymology
Saint Crispin comes from a popular story about two brothers who made shoes and quietly taught people about their Christian faith while they worked, and who were later killed for those beliefs. Because they were shoemakers, people began to call Saint Crispin the 'patron saint' of 'shoemakers', so his name is used to honor the craft and dedication of shoemakers.