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sennit

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sen⋅nit

  [sen-it]
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–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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n.  

  1. Braided cordage formed by plaiting several strands of rope fiber or similar material.

  2. Plaited straw, grass, or palm leaves for making hats.


[Origin unknown.]
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