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 plural2: an unsold or unused end of piece goods