adj. & n. (also Carlovingian)
adj. 1 of or relating to the second Frankish dynasty, founded by Charlemagne (d. 814). 2 of a style of script developed in France at the time of Charlemagne.
n. 1 a member of the Carolingian dynasty. 2 the Carolingian style of script.
[ F carlovingien f. Karl Charles after mérovingien (see MEROVINGIAN): re-formed after L Carolus ]