First Known Use: 14th century
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1remnant
noun rem·nant \ˈrem-nənt\
: the part of something that is left when the other parts are gone
: a small piece of cloth that is left after the rest of the cloth has been sold
Full Definition of REMNANT
1
a : a usually small part, member, or trace remaining b : a small surviving group —often used in plural
2
: an unsold or unused end of piece goods
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Origin of REMNANT
Middle English, contraction of remenant, from Anglo-French remanant, from present participle of remaindre to remain — more at remain
2remnant
adjective
Definition of REMNANT
: still remaining
First Known Use of REMNANT
1550
REMNANT Defined for Kids
remnant
noun rem·nant \ˈrem-nənt\
Definition of REMNANT for Kids
: something that remains or is left over <a remnant of cloth>
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