Merovingian Definition & Meaning

merovingian
adjective
  1. of or relating to the Merovingian dynasty or its members
noun
  1. a member of the Merovingian dynasty
  2. a Frankish dynasty founded by Clovis I that reigned in Gaul and Germany from about 500 to 750

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