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Remnant \Rem"nant\ (r?m"nant), a. [OF. remanant, p. pr. of
remanoir, remaindre. See {Remanent}, {Remain}.]
Remaining; yet left. [R.] "Because of the remnant dregs of
his disease." --Fuller.
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And quiet dedicate her remnant life
To the just duties of an humble wife. --Prior.
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Remnant \Rem"nant\, n. [OF. remanant. See {Remnant}, a.]
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1. 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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2. 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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3. (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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