See Also: Morisco(dictionary)

Morisco (iou)



Morisco adjective & noun. M16.
[Spanish, from Moro MOOR noun2 + -isco -ESQUE. Cf. MORESCO.]
A. adjective. Of or pertaining to the Moors; Moorish. M16.
b. noun. Pl. -o(e)s.
A Moor, esp. in Spain. M16.
Orig., a dance with Moorish elements and sharing some features with the morris dance. Now usu. = MORISCA. M16.
b. A dancer of the Morisco. rare (Shakes.). Only in L16.
Arabesque art, ornament, etc. E18.