senti

[sen-tee]

noun

plural

senti 

1. a monetary unit of Tanzania, one 100th of a shilling; cent.

Word History and Origins

Origin of senti¹

From Swahili, from English cent ( def. )

Example Sentences

The King and Queen of Castile bind themselves to consent to the marriage, and to permit Henry's proxies to conclude a marriage per verba de pr�senti with the Archduchess Margaret.

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In those eras, childhood was less senti­mentalized and the emotional bond between kids and parents was not as strong.

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“Chi senti?” asked the brigand, turning suddenly around, and for the first time perceiving the intruder.

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It is related of Dr. Clarke that when he reached the middle of 'As in pr�senti,' in Lilly's Latin Grammar, he came to a dead stop and could get no further.

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“Well,” said Sally, as they proceeded on their way, “whatever senti—senti—” “Mental,” said Adams.

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