Marrano
a Spanish or Portuguese Jew who was converted to Christianity during the late Middle Ages, usually under threat of death or persecution, especially one who continued to adhere to Judaism in secret.
Origin of Marrano
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How to use Marrano in a sentence
There were in Portugal hardly any but Jewish, that is to say, Marrano physicians.
History of the Jews, Vol. IV (of VI) | Heinrich GraetzIn spite of this he was recognized, and denounced to the Inquisition as a seditious Marrano.
History of the Jews, Vol. IV (of VI) | Heinrich GraetzA still more abusive popular appellation was Marrano, which means both hog and accursed.
A History of the Inquisition of Spain; vol. 1 | Henry Charles LeaAntonio de Montezinos was a Marrano, whom business or love of travel had led to America.
History of the Jews, Vol. V (of 6) | Heinrich GraetzA Marrano physician named Jacob Zemach appears to have stood at their head.
History of the Jews, Vol. V (of 6) | Heinrich Graetz
British Dictionary definitions for Marrano
/ (məˈrɑːnəʊ) /
a Spanish or Portuguese Jew of the late Middle Ages who was converted to Christianity, esp one forcibly converted but secretly adhering to Judaism
Origin of Marrano
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