merovingian

Definition of Merovingian in English :

1. merovingian

a member of the Merovingian dynasty

2. merovingian, merovingian dynasty

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

3. merovingian

of or relating to the Merovingian dynasty or its members

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Merovingian

adjective

1.

of or relating to a Frankish dynasty founded by Clovis I, which ruled Gaul and W Germany from about 500 to 751 ad

noun

2.

a member or supporter of this dynasty

adjective

1.

designating or of the Frankish line of kings who reigned in Gaul (ancient France) from c. a.d. 500 to 751: the line was founded by Clovis I

noun

2.

a king of this line

A Frankish ruling dynasty (c. AD 450-751) founded by Merovech (fl. fifth century) and brought to prominence by Clovis I.