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remnant

n. கழிவு, எச்சமிச்சம், எஞ்சியுள்ள சிலர், கிழிவுத்துண்டிப்பு.


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Rem"nant (rm"nant), a. Etym: [OF. remanant, p. pr. of remanoir, remaindre. See Remanent, Remain.] Defn: Remaining; yet left. [R.] "Because of the remnant dregs of his disease." Fuller. And quiet dedicate her remnant life To the just duties of an humble wife. Prior. Rem"nant, n. Etym: [OF.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. Neh. i. 3. The remnant of my tale is of a length To tire your patience. Dryden. 2. A small portion; a slight trace; a fragment; a little bit; a scrap. Some odd quirks and remnants of wit. Shak. 3. (Com.) Defn: An unsold end of piece goods, as cloth, ribbons, carpets, etc. Syn. -- Residue; rest; remains; remainder.


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