Merovingian

adjective Mer·o·vin·gian \ˌmer-ə-ˈvin-j(ē-)ən\

Definition of MEROVINGIAN

: of or relating to the first Frankish dynasty reigning from about a.d. 500 to 751

— Merovingian noun

French mérovingien, from Medieval Latin Merovingi Merovingians, from Merovaeus Merowig †458 Frankish founder of the dynasty

First Known Use: 1687

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