Merovingian

(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

Origin: Fr Mérovingien < ML Merovingi, descendants of Merovaeus, Latinized name of Merowig, grandfather of Clovis I

noun

a king of this line

See Merovingian in American Heritage Dictionary 4

A Frankish ruling dynasty (c. A.D. 450-751) founded by Merovech (fl. fifth century) and brought to prominence by Clovis I.

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