Merovingian
Merovingian
Definition
Mero·vin·gian (mer′ō vin′jē ən, -jən)
adjective
designating or of the Frankish line of kings who reigned in Gaul (ancient France) from c. 500 to 751: the line was founded by Clovis I
Etymology: Fr Mérovingien < ML Merovingi, descendants of Merovaeus, Latinized name of Merowig, grandfather of Clovis I
noun
a king of this line
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