rundlet

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rundlet^¹

/ˈɹʌndlət/

noun rundlets · runlet

A small cask of no certain dimensions, which may contain from 3 to 20 gallons.
Such a cask of a certain size; its volume used as a measure for liquids, especially wine, usually 18.5 gallons. 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.

rundlet^²

/ˈɹʌndlət/

noun rundlets

obsolete A partial or secondary umbel. Rundlets roundish, with many equal, bristle-shaped spokes.

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@misc{rundlet_2026,
  title = {rundlet},
  howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://micwyn.com/word/rundlet},
  urldate = {2026-11-06}
}