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Ryndlett, n. [ME and e.m.E. rowndelet (1388), rondelet (1394), roundlet (1466), ronlett (1491–2), rwndlett (1542), renlett (1616), OF rondelet (late 14th c. in Larousse).] A cask or vessel of capacity varying ‘between a pint or quart and 3 or 4 gallons’, large ones ‘between 12 and 18½ gallons’ (OED). See also Roundal(l n. 4. — 1681 Blackness Customs 41b.
Tua ryndletts sallat oyll containing four gallons both
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