Question 1

What is the plural of the French word "marrane"?

Accepted Answer

marranes

Question 2

What does the French word "marrane" mean?

Accepted Answer

A Jew from Spain or Portugal, converted to Catholicism, often by force within the framework of the Inquisition, and who continued to practice Judaism in secret.

Question 3

What is the etymology of thr French word "marrane"?

Accepted Answer

From the Spanish 'marrano' (pig) whose most commonly held etymology is the Arabic 'محرّم muharram' ('ritually forbidden' see haram). The Spanish word meant 'pig', then 'Jew or Moor converted to Catholicism', by sarcasm for the new converts because of the repugnance they felt for pork.

Question 4

How do you say "marrane" in english?

Accepted Answer

Marrano

Question 5

How do you translate "marrane" into spanish?

Accepted Answer

marrano

marrane

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