Merovingian

 
Pronunciation: /ˌmɛrəˈvɪn(d)ʒɪən/

adjective

  • relating to the Frankish dynasty founded by Clovis and reigning in Gaul and Germany circa 500–750.

noun

  • a member of the Merovingian dynasty.

Origin:

from French mérovingien, from medieval Latin Merovingi 'descendants of Merovich' (Clovis' grandfather, semi-legendary 5th-century Frankish leader)