runlet

British  

/ ˈrʌnlɪt /

noun

1. archaic a cask for wine, beer, etc

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Etymology

Origin of runlet

C14: from Old French rondelet _roundlet

Example Sentences

He had landed in a fringe of small trees by a little runlet, and now, under this cover, he moved irresolutely forward.

From The Long Roll by Johnston, Mary

"We've passed neither spring nor runlet on our course, for I've looked for such," said Billington removing his leather cap and wiping his brow upon his sleeve.

From Standish of Standish A story of the Pilgrims by Austin, Jane G. (Jane Goodwin)

Trying first the casks, which she believed to be filled with oil, she found them full of seawater, save that there was in each maybe a runlet of oil at the top near the bunghole.

From The Decameron of Giovanni Boccaccio by Payne, John

The shepherds jeered; those who had backed the victor were sponging his wounds beside a runlet of water which was close at hand; those who had lost were flinging stones on the vanquished.

From The Waters of Edera by Ouida

The wine was excellent, notwithstanding its having been brought in a runlet from Edinburgh; and the habits of the Marquis, when engaged with such good cheer, were somewhat sedentary.

From The Bride of Lammermoor by Scott, Walter, Sir