Associations to the word «Carolingian»

Wiktionary

CAROLINGIAN, adjective. Of or pertaining to the dynasty that ruled parts of western Europe from the 7th to the 9th centuries.
CAROLINGIAN, adjective. A style of script: Carolingian minuscule
CAROLINGIAN, noun. Any member of a Frankish noble family with its origins in the Arnulfing and Pippinid clans of the seventh century.
CAROLINGIAN CROSS, noun. A cross composed of four triquetra which meet at the crux by their vertex.
CAROLINGIAN CROSSES, noun. Plural of Carolingian cross
CAROLINGIAN MINUSCULE, noun. (calligraphy) A script developed to standardise writing in the Latin alphabet throughout the Holy Roman Empire, used between approximately 800—1200 CE.
CAROLINGIAN MINUSCULE, noun. (calligraphy) (usually plural) A character written in the script.
CAROLINGIAN MINUSCULES, noun. Plural of Carolingian minuscule

Dictionary definition

CAROLINGIAN, noun. A member of the Carolingian dynasty.
CAROLINGIAN, adjective. Of or relating to the Frankish dynasty founded by Charlemagne's father.

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