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Merovingian
Merˊo-vin′gi-an
,Adj.
[From , the Latin name of a king of the Franks.]
Merovaeus
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
English
Noun
Merovingian (plural Merovingians)
- 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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Salian Frankish dynasty
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Adjective
Merovingian (not comparable)
- Of or relating to this dynasty.
Translations
of or relating to the dynasty
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