merovingian Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun a member of the Merovingian dynasty
  2. noun a Frankish dynasty founded by Clovis I that reigned in Gaul and Germany from about 500 to 750
    Merovingian dynasty.
  3. adjective of or relating to the Merovingian dynasty or its members

WordNet

Mer`o*vin"gi*an adjective
Etymology
From Merovaeus, the Latin name of a king of the Franks.
Definitions
  1. Of or pertaining to the first Frankish dynasty in Gaul or France. -- n. One of the kings of this dynasty.

Webster 1913