Mer·o·vin·gi·an (m r  -v n j -n, -jn) A Frankish ruling dynasty (c. a.d. 450-751) founded by Merovech (fl. fifth century) and brought to prominence by Clovis I. Mer o·vingi·an adj. |
Merovingian [ˌmɛrəʊˈvɪndʒɪən]
adj
(Historical Terms) of or relating to a Frankish dynasty founded by Clovis I, which ruled Gaul and W Germany from about 500 to 751 a.d
n
(Historical Terms) a member or supporter of this dynasty
[from French, from Medieval Latin Merovingi offspring of Merovaeus, Latin form of Merowig, traditional founder of the line]
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| Noun | 1. |  Merovingian - a member of the Merovingian dynastyMerovingian dynasty, Merovingian - a Frankish dynasty founded by Clovis I that reigned in Gaul and Germany from about 500 to 750 |
| 2. |  Merovingian - a Frankish dynasty founded by Clovis I that reigned in Gaul and Germany from about 500 to 750dynasty - a sequence of powerful leaders in the same family Merovingian - a member of the Merovingian dynasty | |
| Adj. | 1. |  Merovingian - of or relating to the Merovingian dynasty or its members |
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