Associations to the word «Merovingian»

Wiktionary

MEROVINGIAN, noun. 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.
MEROVINGIAN, adjective. Of or relating to this dynasty.

Dictionary definition

MEROVINGIAN, noun. A member of the Merovingian dynasty.
MEROVINGIAN, noun. A Frankish dynasty founded by Clovis I that reigned in Gaul and Germany from about 500 to 750.
MEROVINGIAN, adjective. Of or relating to the Merovingian dynasty or its members.

Wise words

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