[ ˌmɛrə'vɪn(d)ʒɪən ]
■ adjective relating to the Frankish dynasty reigning in Gaul and Germany c. 500–750.
■ noun a member of the ~ dynasty.
Origin
from Fr. mérovingien , from med. L. Merovingi 'descendants of Merovich' (a semi-legendary Frankish leader).