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

In words, as fashions, the same rule will hold; Alike fantastic, if too new, or old: Be not the first by whom the new are tried, Nor yet the last to lay the old aside.
Alexander Pope