Merovingian
[,merəu'vindʒiən]
Definition
(noun.) a Frankish dynasty founded by Clovis I that reigned in Gaul and Germany from about 500 to 750.
(noun.) a member of the Merovingian dynasty.
(adj.) of or relating to the Merovingian dynasty or its members .
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Definition
(a.) Of or pertaining to the first Frankish dynasty in Gaul or France.
(n.) One of the kings of this dynasty.
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Definition
adj. pertaining to the first dynasty of Frankish kings in Gaul named from Merwig king of the western or Salian Franks (448-457) grandfather of Clovis.
Editor: Vito
Examples
- The French kings of the Merovingian race had all treasures. Adam Smith. An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations.
- So Pepin was chosen king at a gathering of the Frankish nobles in the Merovingian capital Soissons, and anointed and crowned. H. G. Wells. The Outline of History_Being a Plain History of Life and Mankind.
- Towards the crown the English Parliament has held and still holds much the relation of the mayor of the palace to the Merovingian kings. H. G. Wells. The Outline of History_Being a Plain History of Life and Mankind.
Typist: Malcolm