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Carolingian definition

Caro·lin·gian (kar′ə lin′jē ən)

adjective

designating or of the second Frankish dynasty, founded ( 751) by Pepin the Short, son of Charles Martel

Etymology: ML Carolingi, pl. of Carolingus < Carolus, Charles + Gmc -ing, patronymic suffix + -ian

noun

a member of this dynasty

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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