Etymology

rindle

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Today it means: A small stream or rivulet; a watercourse or gutter. Full definition →

Middle English rendel
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  1. Middle English · inherited fromrendel
  2. English todayrindle

From Middle English rendel and other variants with d of rinel, whence also the more common form runnel: see that entry for more.

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