Dictionary entry

Remnant

Webster's Dictionary 1913

Rem″nant (r?m″nant), a. [OF. remanant, p. pr. of remanoir, remaindre. See Remanent, Remain.] Remaining; yet left. “Because of the remnant dregs of his disease.” Fuller.

And quiet dedicate her remnant life

To the just duties of an humble wife. Prior.