Remnant
Remnant (r?m"nant) , adjective
[Old French remanant, present participle of remanoir, remaindre. See Remanent, Remain.]
Remaining; yet left. [Rare]
Because of the remnant dregs of his disease.
And quiet dedicate her remnant life
To the just duties of an humble wife.
Remnant , noun
[Old French 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.
The remnant of my tale is of a length
To tire your patience.
2.
A small portion; a slight trace; a fragment; a little bit; a scrap.
Some odd quirks and remnants of wit.
3.
(Commerce) An unsold end of piece goods, as cloth, ribbons, carpets, etc.