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Meaning of Merovingian | Babel Free

Adjective CEFR C1

ˌmɛ.ɹəˈvɪn.dʒɪ.ən

Definitions

Of or relating to the Merovings, the members of a Salian Frankish dynasty, descended from Merovech, 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.

not-comparable

Equivalents

Deutsch merowingisch

Français Mérovingien

Português merovíngio

CEFR level

C1

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See also

merovoltine merrie merrier merriest merry merry as a cricket

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