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

Word History and Origins

Origin of rundlet¹

1350–1400; Middle English rondelet; roundlet

Word History and Origins

Origin of rundlet¹

C14: see roundlet

Example Sentences

“The Knight Chair at UNC-Chapel Hill is endowed in perpetuity,” the director of the foundation’s journalism program, Karen Rundlet, said in an emailed statement.

From Seattle Times

If the ship never passed that way before, the captain is to give a small rundlet of wine, which, if he denies, the mariners may cut off the stern of the vessel.

From Project Gutenberg

Powder, the barrel or rundlet of 7 lbs. goes for a piece.

From Project Gutenberg

Abigail, the eldest daughter, went to her father's sleigh, and taking out a large rundlet, which might contain two or three gallons, poured the contents into a couple of pails.

From Project Gutenberg

I cried to the fellow that had just entered the hold with a handful of biscuits and a little rundlet of burnt wine.

From Project Gutenberg