1. small barrels or casks, typically holding about 15-18 gallons
Usage: archaic; historical

Examples

• The merchant stored wine in several rundlets in his cellar.
• Historical records show that rundlets were commonly used for transporting ale.
• The cooper crafted rundlets for the local brewery.
• Small rundlets were easier to handle than full-sized barrels.
• The ship’s cargo included rundlets of rum and molasses.