Small remaining quantities or parts of something larger that has been used, destroyed, or worn away. Often refers to leftover pieces or traces of what once existed.
From Old French 'remanant', present participle of 'remanoir' (to remain), from Latin 'remanere' (to stay behind). The word literally means 'things that remain behind'.
Fabric stores' remnant bins are treasure troves for crafters, but the word carries deeper meaning in archaeology and history - remnants of ancient civilizations tell stories that complete artifacts cannot, often revealing the everyday lives of ordinary people.
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