RUNDLET

Noun

rundlet (plural rundlets)

A small barrel of no certain dimensions, which may contain from 3 to 20 gallons.

A measure for liquids, as for wine, usually 18.5 gallons.

Anagrams

• trundle

Source: Wiktionary


Rund"let, n. Etym: [Dim. of OF. rondele a little tun, fr. rond round. See Round, and cf. Roundlet, Runlet.]

Definition: A small barrel of no certain dimensions. It may contain from 3 to 20 gallons, but it usually holds about 14 [Written also runlet.]

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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