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Merovingian

me·ro·vin·gian

UK/ˌmɛ.ɹəˈvɪn.dʒɪ.ən/ US/ˌmɛɹ.əˈvɪn.dʒi.ən/ uncommon

adjective

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of or relating to the Merovingian dynasty or its members

noun

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a Frankish dynasty founded by Clovis I that reigned in Gaul and Germany from about 500 to 750

Origin

From Middle French Merovingien (“of or relating to the Merovings, the descendants of Merovech”), from Medieval Latin Merovingī (“Merovings”) [plural of Merovingus, ultimately from Proto-West Germanic *Mārīwīg (a male given name composed of *mārī (“famous”) + *wīg (“fight”)) + *-ing] + Middle French -ien.

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