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ˈcrispin
A name given to a shoemaker, in allusion to Crispinus or St. Crispin, the patron saint of shoemakers; also sometimes adopted by the members of trades-unions or benefit societies of shoemakers. St. Crispin's lance: a shoemaker's awl.
[1611Cotgr. s.v. Crespin, Lance de S. Crespin, an Awle.] c1645Howell Lett. (1650) I. 417 A good shoemaker that can manage St. Crispin's lance handsomely. 1726Amherst Terræ Fil. x. 47 What a pretty set of tradesmen..should we have..if gentle crispin was appointed to teach the art and mystery of basket-making. 1756W. Toldervy Hist. Two Orphans IV. 7 In company with an honest crispin who dealt very considerably in politicks. a1845Hood My Son & Heir xix, A Crispin he shall not be made. |