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Marrano definition
Mar·rano (mə rä′nō)
noun pl. Marranos -·nos
during the Spanish Inquisition, a Jew who professed Christianity to escape death or persecution, often continuing to observe Judaism secretly
Etymology: Sp, lit., swine (expression of contempt) < Ar muḥarram, forbidden thing
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