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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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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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