As a letter s
is the letter s with a.
As a noun relic is
that which remains; that which is left after loss or decay; a remaining portion.
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Translingual
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Letter
The nineteenth letter of the .
Symbol
(
wikipedia)
(
mul-symbol)
voiceless alveolar fricative
Symbol for second , an SI unit of measurement of time.
See also
(
Latn-script)
*
* (esh)
* (dze)
*
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Image:Fraktur letter S.png, Uppercase and lowercase S in Fraktur
Symbols for SI units
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relic
Alternative forms
* relick (archaic)
* relique
Noun
(
en noun)
That which remains; that which is left after loss or decay; a remaining portion.
Something old kept for sentimental reasons.
(religion) A part of the body of a saint, or an ancient religious object, kept for veneration.
Usage notes
By comparison with synonyms, relic' emphasizes ''age,'' and to some degree ''value'' – a “' relic of a lost civilization”.
Synonyms
* (that which remains) remnant, remainder, residue, lave
* halidom
Derived terms
* Relic Sunday
Related terms
* delict
* delinquent
* derelict
* relict
* relinquish
* reliquary
External links
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