In the earlier English allusions it is called Morisco, a Moor, and this indicates its origin from Spain.
"England in the Days of Old"
William Andrews
But little Theresa de Cepeda was of so loving and generous a nature that even the plea of an outcast and despised Morisco moved her to pity.
"Historic Girls"
E. S. Brooks
"I do believe he is no king, my Pedro," she said, "but only, as he says, a poor Morisco beggar.
"Historic Girls"
E. S. Brooks