Neustrian

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adjective

Neus·​tri·​an ˈn(y)üstrēən 

1

: of, relating to, or characteristic of Neustria, the northwestern portion of the Frankish Empire including most of the territory between the Loire and the Scheldt

2

: of, relating to, or characteristic of the people of Neustria

Neustrian

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noun

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plural -s

: a native or inhabitant of Neustria

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

Medieval Latin Neustria, northwestern portion of the Frankish empire + English -an

Geographical Definition

Neustria

geographical name

Neus·​tria ˈnü-strē-ə 

ˈnyü-

1

the western part of the dominions of the Franks after the conquest by Clovis in the 6th century, comprising the northwestern part of modern France between the Meuse River, the Loire River, and the Atlantic Ocean

2

normandy

—so called about 11th century

Neustrian

ˈnü-strē-ən 

ˈnyü-

adjective or noun