ˈrelɪk n. 1 an
object interesting because of
its age or
association. 2 a
part of a
deceased holy person's
body or
belongings kept as an object of
reverence. 3 a surviving
custom or
belief etc.
from a
past age. 4 a
memento or
souvenir. 5 (in pl.)
what has survived
destruction or wasting or
use. 6 (in pl.)
the dead body or
remains of a
person. [ME relike, relique, etc. f. OF relique f. L
reliquiae: see RELIQUIAE]