Merovingian — English Dictionary

Adjective

1. Of or relating to the Merovings, the members of a Salian Frankish dynasty, descended from Merovech, 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.

   Usage

   • not-comparable

Noun

1. A member of the Merovingian dynasty.

   Synonyms

   Meroving

Adjective

1. of or relating to the Merovingian dynasty or its members

Noun

1. a member of the Merovingian dynasty

   Broader terms

   sovereigncrowned headmonarch

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

   Synonyms

   Merovingian dynasty

   Broader terms

   dynasty