Rundlet — Rund let, n. [Dim. of OF. rondele a little tun, fr. rond round. See {Round}, and cf. {Roundlet}, {Runlet}.] A small barrel of no certain dimensions. It may contain from 3 to 20 gallons, but it usually holds about 141/2 gallons. [Written also… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Rundlet — (engl., spr. Röndlet), 1) das Fäßchen; 2) englisches Wein u. Branntweinmaß, der 14. Theil einer Tonne (Tun), 1 R. = 15 Imperial Gallons = 68,15 Litres, also fast genau 1 sächsischer Eimer … Pierer's Universal-Lexikon
Rundlet — (spr. rönnd , Runlet, bei Bier Kilderkin), engl. Flüssigkeitsmaß zu 18 Gallonen, = 81,78 Lit … Meyers Großes Konversations-Lexikon
Rundlet — (spr. rönndlĕt), Runlet, engl. Flüssigkeitsmaß zu 18 Gallons = 81,78 l … Kleines Konversations-Lexikon
rundlet — [rund′lit] n. [ME roundelet < MFr rondelet, dim. of rondelle, little tun or barrel, round shield, dim. of rond,ROUND1] Archaic 1. a small barrel or cask for liquor 2. the capacity of such a cask, usually taken as equal to about 18 wine gallons … English World dictionary
Rundlet — Mit Rundlet, oder Kilderkin, wurde ein altes englisches Volumenmaß für Flüssigkeiten, wie Wein, Branntwein und Bier, bezeichnet. Es kann mit Fässchen übersetzt werden. Die Maßkette war 1 Tun = 2 Butts = 3 Punchions = 4 Hogsheads = 6 Tierces = 8… … Deutsch Wikipedia
rundlet — noun a) A small barrel of no certain dimensions. It may contain from 3 to 20 gallons. 1882, 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… … Wiktionary
rundlet — a traditional measure of liquid volume, dating back to the Middle Ages. A rundlet is a small barrel usually holding 18 wine (U.S.) gallons (roughly 68.1 liters) … Dictionary of units of measurement
Rundlet-May House — Infobox nrhp name = Rundlet May House nrhp type = caption = location = 364 Middle St Portsmouth, New Hampshire nearest city = lat degrees = 43 lat minutes = 04 lat seconds = 17 lat direction = N long degrees = 70 long minutes = 45 long seconds =… … Wikipedia
rundlet — or runlet noun Etymology: Middle English roundelet, from Anglo French rondelet more at roundelay Date: 14th century a small barrel ; keg … New Collegiate Dictionary