Brewer's: Merovingian Dynasty

The dynasty of Merovius, a Latin form of Merwig (great warrior). Similarly Louis is Clovis, and Clovis is Clot-wig (noted warrior).

Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894
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