Morisco

American  

[muh-ris-koh] / məˈrɪs koʊ /

adjective

1. Moorish.

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noun

plural

Moriscos, Moriscoes

1. a Moor, especially one of the Moors of Spain.

Morisco British  

/ məˈrɪskəʊ, məˈrɛskəʊ /

noun

1. a Spanish Moor

2. a morris dance

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adjective

1. another word for Moorish

Etymology

Origin of Morisco

1540–50; < Spanish, equivalent to Mor ( o ) Moor + -isco adj. suffix

Example Sentences

Toledo was recovered, amid the rejoicings of the Christian host, who anticipated a speedy delivery from the Morisco domination.

From The Story of Seville by Hartley, C. Gasquoine (Catherine Gasquoine)

We have now reached the last days of the Morisco rule in Seville.

From The Story of Seville by Hartley, C. Gasquoine (Catherine Gasquoine)

Yet everywhere there are traces of that mighty civilisation built up by Morisco knowledge and industry.

From The Story of Seville by Hartley, C. Gasquoine (Catherine Gasquoine)

Stooping forward, he graciously raised the Morisco chief from the ground, and, returning him his sword, bade him employ it henceforth in the service of the king.

From History of The Reign of Philip The Second King of Spain Volume The Third and Biographical & Critical Miscellanies by Prescott, William Hickling

In the earlier English allusions it is called Morisco, a Moor, and this indicates its origin from Spain.

From England in the Days of Old by Andrews, William