I am not certain about the term of "Canecos". Here are the technical terms to identify the various cultural / ethnic groups in colonial Goa.
Cancanos - Non-Christians born of Goan-Indian parents (Hindus from the Konkan). Canarim - Christians born of Goan-Indian parents (Catholics from Canara). Mestices (mestisos or Mestiz) - those with Portuguese-Goan ancestry. Castees or Castisos - those born in Goa of only Portuguese ancestry. Ferangi - Portuguese settlers in Goa. Regards, GL ----------- Carvalho wrote: Canecos - a comprehensive definition Just a quest for the truth.
