Remnant
/ˈrɛm.nənt/noun
A small remaining quantity of something.
Did you know?In ancient times, remnants often referred to the leftover pieces of offerings made to deities, symbolizing survival and divine favor.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*remnā
“to flow back, return, or remain behind.”
Latin
Latin
remnantem
“that which remains, leftover.”
Old French
Old French
remenant
“remaining, leftover.”
14th Century
Middle English
remenaunt
“that which remains, residue.”
Modern English
English
remnant
“a small remaining part.”