Remnant

Alternative forms

• remnaunt obsolete

Origin

From Middle English, contraction of remenant, from Anglo-Norman remanant, present participle of remaindre, from Latin remaneō

Full definition of remnant

Noun

1. The small portion remaining of a larger thing or group.
2. The remaining fabric at the end of the bolt.Usually not enough to make an entire project by itself, remnants of several fabrics can be used to make quilts.
3. An unsold end of piece goods, as cloth, ribbons, carpets, etc.

Synonyms

• (Small remaining portion) relic, residue, remainder
• (Unsold end of piece goods) remains
• the rest of

Derived terms

• nova remnant
• supernova remnant

Related terms

• remain
• remanent

Adjective

1. (archaic) Remaining; still left.
• FullerBecause of the remnant dregs of his disease.
• PriorAnd quiet dedicate her remnant life
  To the just duties of an humble wife.