Rundlet
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈɹʌndlət/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Rundlet is a noun meaning A small cask of no certain dimensions, which may contain from 3 to 20 gallons.
Meaning
A small cask of no certain dimensions, which may contain from 3 to 20 gallons.
More Meanings
- Such a cask of a certain size; its volume used as a measure for liquids, especially wine, usually 18.5 gallons.
- (botany, obsolete) A partial or secondary umbel.
Example Sentences
Rundlets roundish, with many equal, bristle-shaped spokes.
Again, by 28 Hen. VIII, cap. 14, it is re-enacted that the tun of wine should contain 252 gallons, a butt of Malmsey 126 gallons, a pipe 126 gallons, a tercian or puncheon 84 gallons, a hogshead 63 gallons, a tierce 41 gallons, a barrel 31.5 gallons, a rundlet 18.5 gallons.
Word Forms
- rundlets
- runlet
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include keg, barrel, round, puncheon, pipe, roundlet.
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