sennit

sennit
/sen"it/, n.
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.
[1760-70; orig. uncert.]

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