rundlet

noun

rund·​let ˈrən(d)-lət 

variants or runlet

: a small barrel : keg

Synonyms

• barrel
• butt
• cask
• firkin
• hogshead
• keg
• kilderkin
• pipe
• puncheon
• tun

Examples of rundlet in a Sentence

the wine was transferred to rundlets for further aging in the cellar

Word History

Etymology

Middle English roundelet, from Anglo-French rondelet — more at roundelay

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above