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Remnant | Remnant \Rem"nant\, n. [OF. remanant. See {Remnant}, a.] [1913 Webster] 1. That which remains after a part is removed, destroyed, used up, performed, etc.; residue. --Chaucer. [1913 Webster] The remnant that are left of the captivity. --Neh. i. 3. [1913 Webster] The remnant of my tale is of a length To tire your patience. --Dryden. [1913 Webster] 2. A small portion; a slight trace; a fragment; a little bit; a scrap. [1913 Webster] Some odd quirks and remnants of wit. --Shak. [1913 Webster] 3. (Com.) An unsold end of piece goods, as cloth, ribbons, carpets, etc. [1913 Webster] Syn: Residue; rest; remains; remainder. [1913 Webster] |
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