converso

Spanish - English

Definition of converso in Spanish English dictionary

convert, proselyte, one who has converted (to another religion, political party, opinion)

converted

English - English

Definition of converso in English English dictionary

A Jew or Muslim in Spain or Portugal who converted to Roman Catholicism under duress, particularly during the 14th and 15th centuries

{i} (Spanish- meaning "converted one") Jewish or Muslim person who apparently converted to Christianity in Spain during the late Middle Ages to avoid persecution or expulsion but continued to practice their religion secretly

Etymology

() From Spanish converso