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remnant

1. rem.nant \'rem-n*nt\ n [ME, contr. of remenant, fr. MF, fr. prp. of 
   remenoir to remain, fr]. L remane-re - more at REMAIN 1a: a usu. small 
   part, member, or trace remaining  1b: REMAINDER  1c: a small surviving 
   group - often used in pl.  2: an unsold or unused end of piece goods 
2. remnant aj : LEFT, REMAINING