The small reversion of this great navy which came home might be
looked upon by religious eyes as relics.
Fuller.
3. (Law) The returning of an estate to the grantor or his heirs, by
operation of law, after the grant has terminated; hence, the residue of
an estate left in the proprietor or owner thereof, to take effect in
possession, by operation of law, after the termination of a limited or
less estate carved out of it and conveyed by him. Kent.