ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Sennit

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Sennit is a noun meaning braided cord or fabric of such small stuff as plaited rope yarns.

Meaning

braided cord or fabric of such small stuff as plaited rope yarns.

More Meanings

  1. plaited or braided straw or grass which is used for making hats and for a variety of ornamental crafts

Example Sentences

In the 19th century British sailors wore sennit or sennet hats. Originally made by the sailors themselves they could be waterproofed with tar.

Word Forms

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include strand, string, service, line, yarn, rope.

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