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Merovingian

Merˊo-vin′gi-an

,
Adj.
[From
Merovaeus
, the Latin name of a king of the Franks.]
Of or pertaining to the first Frankish dynasty in Gaul or France.
Noun.
One of the kings of this dynasty.

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Merovingian

Merovingian

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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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