decrement vs relic

decrement

noun
  • A small quantity removed or lost. One of a series of regular subtractions. 

verb
  • To decrease a value by a basic quantity unit. 

relic

noun
  • That which remains; that which is left after loss or decay; a remaining portion. 

  • A part of the body of a saint, or an ancient religious object, kept for veneration. 

  • Something old and outdated, possibly kept for sentimental reasons. 

verb
  • To cause (an object) to appear old or worn, to distress. 

How often have the words decrement and relic occurred in a corpus of books? (source: Google Ngram Viewer )