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rundlet

[ ruhnd-lit ]

noun

  1. an old British measure of capacity, about 15 imperial gallons (68 liters).
  2. a small cask.


rundlet

/ ˈrʌndlɪt /

noun

  1. obsolete.
    a liquid measure, generally about 15 gallons


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Word History and Origins

Origin of rundlet1

1350–1400; Middle English rondelet; roundlet

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Word History and Origins

Origin of rundlet1

C14: see roundlet

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Example Sentences

If there should be a little more then to fill two hogsheads, put it in a Rundlet by it self.

But what can possibly be in that huge silver rundlet into which they plunge their goblets so often?

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