Carolingian
adjective
Car·o·lin·gi·an
ˌker-ə-ˈlin-j(ē-)ən 
ˌka-rə-
: of or relating to a Frankish dynasty dating from about a.d. 613 and including among its members the rulers of France from 751 to 987, of Germany from 752 to 911, and of Italy from 774 to 961
Carolingian
noun
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The Carolingian Renaissance of the late 8th and early 9th centuries.
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Razib Khan, Discover Magazine, 1 Feb. 2012
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Razib Khan, Discover Magazine, 1 Feb. 2012
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“Carolingian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Carolingian. Accessed 15 Nov. 2024.
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