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relics

noun

Meaning

  1. That which remains; that which is left after loss or decay; a remaining portion.
  2. Something old and outdated, possibly kept for sentimental reasons.
  3. A part of the body of a saint, or an ancient religious object, kept for veneration.
  4. (often of guitars) To cause (an object) to appear old or worn, to distress.

Etymology / origin

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data
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