- That which remains; that which is left after loss or decay;
a remaining portion; a remnant. - The body from which the soul has departed; a corpse;
especially, the body, or some part of the body, of a deceased saint or
martyr; -- usually in the plural when referring to the whole body. - Hence, a memorial; anything preserved in remembrance; as,
relics of youthful days or friendships.
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