Associations to the word «Remnant»

Wiktionary

REMNANT, noun. The small portion remaining of a larger thing or group.
REMNANT, noun. The remaining fabric at the end of the bolt.
REMNANT, noun. An unsold end of piece goods, as cloth, ribbons, carpets, etc.
REMNANT, adjective. (archaic) Remaining; still left.

Dictionary definition

REMNANT, noun. A small part or portion that remains after the main part no longer exists.
REMNANT, noun. A piece of cloth that is left over after the rest has been used or sold.

Wise words

Words, words, words! They shut one off from the universe. Three quarters of the time one's never in contact with things, only with the beastly words that stand for them.
Aldous Huxley