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sennet

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sen⋅net

1  [sen-it]
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–noun
any of several small barracudas, as Sphyraena borealis (northern sennet), ranging along the eastern coast of North and Central America.
Origin:
1665–75; orig. uncert.

sen⋅net

2  [sen-it]
–noun (in Elizabethan drama)
a set of notes played on the trumpet or cornet to mark the entrance or exit of a group of actors.
Origin:
1580–90; var. of signet

sen⋅net

3  [sen-it]
–noun
sennit.

sen⋅nit

  [sen-it]
–noun
1. a flat, braided cordage, formed by plaiting strands of rope yarn or other fiber, used as small stuff aboard ships.
2. braided straw or grass used in making hats.
Also, sennet, sinnet.

Origin:
1760–70; orig. uncert.
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sen·net 1   (sěn'ĭt)   
n.  A call on a trumpet or cornet signaling the ceremonial exits and entrances of actors in Elizabethan drama.

[Perhaps variant of signet.]
sen·net 2   (sěn'ĭt)   
n.  Any of several barracudas, especially Sphyraena borealis, of the western Atlantic.

[Origin unknown.]
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