Merovingian

English

Etymology

From French mérovingien.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˌmeɹəˈvɪndʒɪən/

Noun

Merovingian (plural Merovingians)

  1. One of a Salian Frankish dynasty that came to rule the Franks in a region (known as Francia in Latin) largely corresponding to ancient Gaul from the middle of the 5th century, and whose politics involved frequent civil warfare among branches of the family.

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Adjective

Merovingian (not comparable)

  1. Of or relating to this dynasty.

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