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sennit
sen·nit
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ˈsɛn
ɪt
/
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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;
origin uncertain
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sennit
(ˈsɛnɪt)
—
n
1.
a flat braided cordage used on ships
2.
plaited straw, grass, palm leaves, etc, as for making hats
[C17: of unknown origin]
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