RES'IDUE, n. L. residuus.
1. That which remains after a part is taken, separated, removed or designated.
The locusts shall eat the residue of that which has escaped. Exodus 10 .
The residue of them will I deliver to the sword. Jeremiah 15 .
2. The balance or remainder of a debt or account.
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