crispin
9.9
A person who makes and repairs shoes
- noun
- Archaic
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zapatero
- Many people admired the craftsmanship of the local crispin's handmade leather boots.
Examples
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In the 1800s, a skilled crispin was highly sought after for custom footwear.
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The crispin made a beautiful pair of shoes for the elegant wedding.
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Now, he's even playing with that kid, crispin.
Synonyms
shoemaker
vscrispin
11
2.6
A person who makes or repairs shoes
is an old-fashioned word for that occupation
1
5.1
A person who makes or sells shoes
is an older general term for the occupation, not only men
1
9.9
A person who makes fine leather shoes by hand
is a general old-fashioned word, not limited to fine handmade shoes
1
9.9
An old Scottish person who makes and repairs shoes
is an old-fashioned general term rather than a regional one
Surface Forms
Etymology
Crispin comes from the name of Saint Crispin, who is the 'patron saint' of shoemakers, so in old times a shoemaker was often called a 'Crispin'. That's why crispin means an old-fashioned word for a shoemaker.