marrano

Noun

Meaning

(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

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Although there were several families bearing the patronym "Eyquem" in Guyenne, his family is thought to have had some degree of Marrano ( Spanish and Portuguese Jewish ) origins. Source: Internet

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