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Webster 1913 Edition

Remnant

Rem′nant

(r?m′nant)
,
Adj.
[OF.
remanant
, p. pr. of
remanoir
,
remaindre
. See
Remanent
,
Remain
.]
Remaining; yet left.
[R.]
“Because of the remnant dregs of his disease.”
Fuller.
And quiet dedicate her
remnant
life
To the just duties of an humble wife.
Prior.

Rem′nant

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

Webster 1828 Edition

Remnant

REM'NANT

,
Noun.
[contracted from remanent. See Remain.]
1.
Residue; that which is left after the separation, removal or destruction of a part.
The remnant that are left of the captivity. Neh. 1.
2.
That which remains after a part is done, performed, told or passed.
The remnant of my tale is of a length to tire your patience.
Where I may think the remnant of my thoughts.

REM'NANT

,
Adj.
Remaining; yet left.
And quiet dedicate her remnant life to the just duties of a humble wife. [Little used.]

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