'Remnant' definitions:

Definition of 'remnant'

From: WordNet
noun
A small part or portion that remains after the main part no longer exists [syn: leftover, remnant]
noun
A piece of cloth that is left over after the rest has been used or sold [syn: end, remainder, remnant, oddment]

Definition of 'Remnant'

From: GCIDE
  • Remnant \Rem"nant\, n. [OF. remanant. See Remnant, a.] [1913 Webster]
  • 1. That which remains after a part is removed, destroyed, used up, performed, etc.; residue. --Chaucer. [1913 Webster]
  • The remnant that are left of the captivity. --Neh. i. 3. [1913 Webster]
  • The remnant of my tale is of a length To tire your patience. --Dryden. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. A small portion; a slight trace; a fragment; a little bit; a scrap. [1913 Webster]
  • Some odd quirks and remnants of wit. --Shak. [1913 Webster]
  • 3. (Com.) An unsold end of piece goods, as cloth, ribbons, carpets, etc. [1913 Webster]
  • Syn: Residue; rest; remains; remainder. [1913 Webster]

Definition of 'Remnant'

From: GCIDE
  • Remnant \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. [1913 Webster]
  • And quiet dedicate her remnant life To the just duties of an humble wife. --Prior. [1913 Webster]

Synonyms of 'remnant'

From: Moby Thesaurus