Remnant definition

Remnant

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WordNet

(1) A piece of cloth that is left over after the rest has been used or sold

(2) A small part or portion that remains after the main part no longer exists

WiktionaryText

From , contraction of , from , present participle of , from

The small portion remaining of a larger thing or group.
The remaining fabric at the end of the bolt.

Usually not enough to make an entire project by itself, remnants of several fabrics can be used to make quilts.
An unsold end of piece goods, as cloth, ribbons, carpets, etc.