Definition of Marrano

1. Noun. (medieval Spain and Portugal) a disparaging term for a Jew who converted to Christianity in order to avoid persecution but continued to practice their religion secretly.

Generic synonyms: Converso

Definition of Marrano

1. a Jew in Spain who professed Christianity to avoid persecution [n -NOS]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Marrano

marquise
marquises
marquisette
marquisettes
Marquise de Maintenon
Marquise de Montespan
Marquise de Pompdour
Marquis de Lafayette
Marquis de Laplace
Marquis de Sade
Marrakech
Marrakesh
marram
marram
marrams
Marrano
marranos
marred
marrels
marrer
marrers
marri
marriage
marriage
marriageability
marriageable
marriages
marriage bed
marriage broker
marriage brokerage

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