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relic

/ˈɹɛlɪk/
noun
  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 Something old and outdated, possibly kept for sentimental reasons.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.

Synonymshalidom, lave, remainder, remnant, residue
verb
  1. (often of guitars) To cause (an object) to appear old or worn, to distress.

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