First Known Use: 1687
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Merovingian
adjective Mer·o·vin·gian \ˌmer-ə-ˈvin-j(ē-)ən\
Definition of MEROVINGIAN
: of or relating to the first Frankish dynasty reigning from about a.d. 500 to 751
— Merovingian noun
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Origin of MEROVINGIAN
French mérovingien, from Medieval Latin Merovingi Merovingians, from Merovaeus Merowig †458 Frankish founder of the dynasty
Rhymes with MEROVINGIAN
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