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convertite

noun

Etymology

Compare Italian convertito, past participle of convertire (“to convert”).

  1. derived from convertito

Definitions

  1. A reformed or former prostitute.

  2. A convert.

    • He thence departs a heavy convertite; / She remains a hopeless castaway
    • Bar. Oh earth-mettall'd villaines, and no Hebrews born! And will you basely thus submit your selves To leave your goods to their arbitrament? Gov. Why Barabas wilt thou be christned? Bar. No, Governour, I will be no convertite.
    • Up then arose that grim convertite, Homeward he hied him when ended the rite

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