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runlet

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • General-American, Received-Pronunciation: /ˈɹʌnlət/
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  • rhymes with -ʌnlət

1

noun

Meaning 1

A small brook or stream.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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2

noun

Meaning 2

A wine measure, equivalent to 18 gallons.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: archaic

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History

Etymology

From run + -let. Compare runnel.

From Middle English roundelet, from Old French rondelet (“roundlet”). More at roundlet.