n.
Pronunciation: ' rem-n ə nt
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