Merovingian - Dictionary Definition and Overview

Merovingian :  adj : of or relating to the Merovingian dynasty or its members [syn: Merovingian] (noun)
1: a member of the Merovingian dynasty [syn: Merovingian]
2: a Frankish dynasty founded by Clovis I that reigned in Gaul and Germany from about 500 to 750 [syn: Merovingian, Merovingian dynasty]

Based on WordNet 2.0

Merovingian : \Mer`o*vin"gi*an\, a. [Based on Merovaeus, the Latin name of a king of the Franks.] Of or pertaining to the first Frankish dynasty in Gaul or France. -- n. One of the kings of this dynasty.

Based on WordNet (r) 2.0 (August 2003)
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