Main Entry: ¹rem·nant

Pronunciation: \ˈrem-nənt\

Function: noun

Etymology: Middle English, contraction of remenant, from Anglo-French remanant, from present participle of remaindre to remain — more at remain

Date: 14th century

1 a : a usually small part, member, or trace remaining b : a small surviving group —often used in plural
2 : an unsold or unused end of piece goods