morisco Meaning, Definition & Usage

Mo*ris"co adjective

Etymology

Sp. See Morris the dance.

Definitions

1. Moresque.

Mo*ris"co noun

Etymology

Sp. morisco Moorish.

Definitions

1. A thing of Moorish origin; as: (a) The Moorish language. (b) A Moorish dance, now called morris dance. Marston. (c) One who dances the Moorish dance. Shak. (d) Moresque decoration or architecture.