Crispin
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Cris·pin
(krĭs′pĭn), Saint Third century ad. Roman shoemaker who with his brother Saint Crispinian sought to spread Christianity and was martyred.
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Crispin
(ˈkrɪspɪn)n
(Biography) Saint, 3rd century ad, legendary Roman Christian martyr, with his brother Crispinian (krɪˈspɪnɪən): they are the patron saints of shoemakers. Feast day: Oct 25
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Cris•pin
(ˈkrɪs pɪn)n.
Saint, martyred A.D. c285, Roman Christian missionary in Gaul: patron saint of shoemakers.
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