Merovingian

From French mérovingien, from Medieval Latin Merovingi (“the descendants of Merovech”), from Meroveus, Latin form of the Germanic name Frankish *Mārīwīg (*mārī (“famous”) + *wīg (“fight”)). Compare Old English Merewīoingas.

• (UK) IPA^(key): /ˌmɛɹ.əˈvɪn.d͡ʒi.ən/
• (US) IPA^(key): /ˌmɛɹ.əˈvɪn.d͡ʒi.ən/
• Rhymes: -ɪndʒɪən

Merovingian (plural Merovingians)

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Merovingian dynasty

Wikipedia

1. One of a Salian Frankish dynasty that came to rule the Franks in a region (known as Francia in Latin) largely corresponding to ancient Gaul from the middle of the 5th century, and whose politics involved frequent civil warfare among branches of the family.

• Meroving

Merovingian (not comparable)

1. Of or relating to this dynasty.