Merovingian
English
Etymology
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.
Pronunciation
Noun
Merovingian (plural Merovingians)
Synonyms
Translations
Salian Frankish dynasty
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Adjective
Merovingian (not comparable)
- Of or relating to this dynasty.
Translations
of or relating to the dynasty
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