relic
/ˈɹɛlɪk/ nom B2En français : reliquat, relique
- That which remains; that which is left after loss or decay; a remaining portion.
- Something old and outdated, possibly kept for sentimental reasons.
- A part of the body of a saint, or an ancient religious object, kept for veneration.
- A particle or entity that has existed since the Big Bang.
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Dans la bibliothèque
My valet, in examining this mournful relic, felt a paper in the pocket and drew it out; it was a letter addressed to you, baron.”
“These relics have a history then?”
I must congratulate you on coming into the possession, though in rather a tragic manner of a relic which is of great intrinsic value, but of even greater importance as an historical curiosity.’
“‘And how was it then that Charles did not get his crown when he returned?’ asked Musgrave, pushing back the relic into its linen bag.
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