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Definition of Relic

Relic 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. Related Definitions: After, Anything, As, Body, Corpse, Decay, Deceased, Departed, Especially, From, Hence, Has, In, Is, Left, Loss, Martyr, Memorial, Of, Or, Part, Plural, Portion, Preserved, Referring, Remaining, Remembrance, Remnant, Saint, Some, Soul, That, The, To, When, Which, Whole, Youthful

Relic Quotations Try as you will, you cannot annihilate that eternal relic of the human heart, love. Victor Hugo We have relegated the saints to a pink and blue and gold world of plaster statuary that belongs to the past; it is a hangover, a relic, of the Dark Ages when men were the children of fantasy's magic. C. Kilmer Myers The practice of executing such offenders is a relic of the past and is inconsistent with evolving standards of decency in a civilized society. John Paul Stevens Any relic of the dead is precious, if they were valued living. Emily Bronte The corsets I wore in The Railway Children are still in my undies drawer, a prized relic of my favourite film. Dinah Sheridan

Relic Translations relic in French is relique relic in German is Rest relic in Hungarian is ereklye relic in Spanish is reliquia

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