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Merovingian

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Concise Oxford English Dictionary © 2008 Oxford University Press:
Merovingian /ˌmɛrəˈvɪn(d)ʒɪən/

▶adjective relating to the Frankish dynasty reigning in Gaul and Germany c.500–750. ▶noun a member of the Merovingian dynasty.

– origin from Fr. mérovingien, from med. L. Merovingi ‘descendants of Merovich’ (a semi-legendary Frankish leader).

'Merovingian' also found in these Oxford entries:

capitulary - Carlovingian - Salic law

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