Definition of relic

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Relic (n.) 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..

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Derelict :: Derelict (n.) A tract of land left dry by the sea, and fit for cultivation or use..
Fenes-tella :: Fenes-tella (n.) Any small windowlike opening or recess, esp. one to show the relics within an altar, or the like..
Leavings :: Leavings (n. pl.) Things left; remnants; relics.
Dereliction :: Dereliction (n.) The act of leaving with an intention not to reclaim or resume; an utter forsaking abandonment.
Tope :: Tope (n.) A moundlike Buddhist sepulcher, or memorial monument, often erected over a Buddhist relic..
Reliction :: Reliction (n.) A leaving dry; a recession of the sea or other water, leaving dry land; land left uncovered by such recession..
Reliquiae :: Reliquiae (n. pl.) Remains of the dead; organic remains; relics.
Relique :: Relique (n.) See Relic.
Poureliche :: Poureliche (adv.) Poorly.
Antique :: Antique (a.) In general, anything very old; but in a more limited sense, a relic or object of ancient art; collectively, the antique, the remains of ancient art, as busts, statues, paintings, and vases..
Antiquary :: Antiquary (n.) One devoted to the study of ancient times through their relics, as inscriptions, monuments, remains of ancient habitations, statues, coins, manuscripts, etc.; one who searches for and studies the relics of antiquity..
Reliquary :: Reliquary (n.) A depositary, often a small box or casket, in which relics are kept..
Amulet :: Amulet (n.) An ornament, gem, or scroll, or a package containing a relic, etc., worn as a charm or preservative against evils or mischief, such as diseases and witchcraft, and generally inscribed with mystic forms or characters. [Also used figuratively.].
Reliquian :: Reliquian (a.) Of or pertaining to a relic or relics; of the nature of a relic.
Antiquity :: Antiquity (n.) A relic or monument of ancient times; as, a coin, a statue, etc.; an ancient institution. [In this sense, usually in the plural.].
Relicted :: Relicted (a.) Left uncovered, as land by recession of water..
Fault :: Fault (n.) A moral failing; a defect or dereliction from duty; a deviation from propriety; an offense less serious than a crime.
Dereliction :: Dereliction (n.) The state of being left or abandoned.
Dereliction :: Dereliction (n.) A neglect or omission as if by willful abandonment.
Relicly :: Relicly (adv.) In the manner of relics.
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