Merovingian

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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.

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Merovingian (plural Merovingians)

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  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.

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Merovingian (not comparable)

  1. Of or relating to this dynasty.

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