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.
And quiet dedicate her remnant life
To the just duties of an humble wife.
Prior.Rem"nant, n. [OF. remanant. See
Remnant, a.]
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.
Shak.
3. (Com.) An unsold end of piece goods,
as cloth, ribbons, carpets, etc.
Syn. -- Residue; rest; remains; remainder.