rundlet
/ˈrʌndlɪt/
noun
- A small barrel or cask, typically used for holding liquids such as wine or ale.
- He carried a rundlet of wine from the cellar to the dining hall.
- The old ship's provisions included a rundlet of fresh water for the crew.
- The tavern keeper stored the ale in a wooden rundlet behind the bar.
- A unit of liquid capacity, roughly equivalent to 18 gallons (about 68 liters), used historically for wine and other beverages.
- In medieval times, a rundlet was a common measure for trading wine.
- The recipe called for a full rundlet of cider to fill the barrels.
- The merchant ordered a rundlet of claret for the festival.