Marrano (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

noun, plural Mar·ra·nos.
  1. 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.
noun plural -nos
  1. a Spanish or Portuguese Jew of the late Middle Ages who was converted to Christianity, esp one forcibly converted but secretly adhering to Judaism
Marrano (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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