Merovingian
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English
Etymology
From French mérovingien, from Medieval Latin Merovingi (“the descendants of Merovech”), from Meroveus, Latin form of the Germanic name Frankish *Mārīwīg (*mārī (“famous”) + *wīg (“fight”)). Compare Old English Merewīoingas.
Pronunciation
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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