单词 | Merovingian |
释义 | Merovingian/ˌmɛrəˈvɪn(d)ʒɪən![]() adjective Relating to the Frankish dynasty founded by Clovis and reigning in Gaul and Germany circa 500–750.By 640, the Merovingian dynasty established by Clovis, rapidly declined....
noun A member of the Merovingian dynasty.Membership of the Frankish royal families, both the Merovingians and the Carolingians, was by contrast restricted to the male line, but the wives and mothers of kings were often from the aristocracy....
OriginFrom French mérovingien, from medieval Latin Merovingi 'descendants of Merovich' (Clovis' grandfather, semi-legendary 5th-century Frankish leader). |
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