sennit

or sen·net

[ 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.

Origin of sennit

1
First recorded in 1760–70; origin uncertain
  • Also sin·net [sin-it] /ˈsɪn ɪt/ .

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How to use sennit in a sentence

  • But Sinnet was gone upon a long trail that led into an illimitable wilderness.

    Northern Lights | Gilbert Parker
  • He gave a low cry and turned back toward Sinnet, who lay in a pool of blood.

    Northern Lights | Gilbert Parker
  • “Well, cheer up, old fellow; we are very glad to have you still with us,” said Sinnet.

    Paddy Finn | W. H. G. Kingston
  • Sinnet said, pointing towards a lean-to in the fir trees to the right.

    Northern Lights, Complete | Gilbert Parker
  • The decoration of this club irresistibly suggests bands of plaited sinnet irregularly bound round the club.

    Evolution in Art | Alfred C. Haddon

British Dictionary definitions for sennit

sennit

/ (ˈsɛnɪt) /


noun
  1. a flat braided cordage used on ships

  2. plaited straw, grass, palm leaves, etc, as for making hats

Origin of sennit

1
C17: of unknown origin

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