GNU Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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   Remnant , a. [OF. remanant, p. pr. of remanoir, remaindre. See Remanent, Remain.] Remaining; yet left. [R.] “Because of the remnant dregs of his disease.”  
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   And quiet dedicate her remnant life
   To the just duties of an humble wife.
   Prior.
   
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   Remnant, n. [OF. remanant. See Remnant, a.]
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   That which remains after a part is removed, destroyed, used up, performed, etc.; residue.
   Chaucer.
   
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   The remnant that are left of the captivity.
   Neh. i. 3.
   
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   The remnant of my tale is of a length
   To tire your patience.
   Dryden.
   
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   A small portion; a slight trace; a fragment; a little bit; a scrap.
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   Some odd quirks and remnants of wit.
   Shak.
   
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   (Com.) An unsold end of piece goods, as cloth, ribbons, carpets, etc.
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   Syn. -- Residue; rest; remains; remainder.
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