runnel

[ ruhn-l ]
/ ˈrʌn l /

noun

a small stream; brook; rivulet.
a small channel, as for water.
Also run·let [ruhn-lit] /ˈrʌn lɪt/.

Origin of runnel

1570–80; run (noun) + -el diminutive suffix

Example sentences from the Web for runlet

British Dictionary definitions for runlet (1 of 2)

runlet
/ (ˈrʌnlɪt) /

noun

archaic a cask for wine, beer, etc

Word Origin for runlet

C14: from Old French rondelet roundlet

British Dictionary definitions for runlet (2 of 2)

runnel
/ (ˈrʌnəl) /

noun

literary a small stream

Word Origin for runnel

C16: from Old English rynele; related to run