2 entries under this word
a. [O. Fr. remanant, remainant, p. pr. of remanoir, remaindre. See REMANENT and REMAIN.] Remaining; yet left. [Rare.] “Scarcely yet in the peaceable possession of his mind because of the remnant dregs of his disease.” Fuller.
And quiet dedicate her remnant life To the just duties of a humble wife. Prior.
n. [See supra.] 1. What remains after a part is removed, performed, &c.; residue. “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.
Sense 2. Hence, a small portion; a slight trace; a fragment; a little bit. “Some odd quirks and remnants of wit.” Shak.
Synonyms—Residue; rest; remains; remainder.