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Definition vestige in British English

vestige noun

noun
/ˈvestɪdʒ/
1

a very small sign of something that has almost disappeared or stopped existing

Example

vestiges of snow melting in the sun

Example

Their goal is to increase the pace of change, and wipe out the remaining vestiges of apartheid.

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2

a very small amount of a feeling or quality

Example

As the judge's sentence was read out, West showed no vestige of emotion.

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Definition vestige in British English