Emily Dickinson Lexicon

RE-SID'U-A-RY, a. [L. residuus. See Reside.]

Pertaining to the residue or part remaining; as, the residuary advantage of an estate – Ayliffe. Residuary legatee, in law, the legatee to whom is bequeathed the part of goods and estate which remains after deducting all the debts and specific legacies. – Blackstone.