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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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