Carlovingian
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Car·lo·vin·gian
(kär′lə-vĭn′jən, -jē-ən)adj. & n.
Variant of Carolingian.
Carlovingian
(ˌkɑːləʊˈvɪndʒɪən)adj, n
(Historical Terms) history a variant of Carolingian
Car•o•lin•gi•an
(ˌkær əˈlɪn dʒi ən)also Carlovingian
adj.
1. of or pertaining to the Frankish dynasty that ruled, first under Pepin the Short, in France a.d. 751–987 and in Germany until a.d. 911.
2. of or pertaining to the arts, script, or culture of the Carolingian period.
n. 3. a member of the Carolingian dynasty.
[1880–85; < French]
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Noun | 1. | ![]() Carlovingian dynasty, Carolingian dynasty - a Frankish dynasty founded by Charlemagne's father that ruled from 751 to 987 |