Sennit

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    braided cord or fabric of such small stuff as plaited rope yarns countable, uncountable
  2. 2
    flat braided cordage that is used on ships wordnet
  3. 3
    plaited or braided straw or grass which is used for making hats and for a variety of ornamental crafts countable, uncountable

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 Originally made by the sailors themselves they could be waterproofed with tar."

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buttoncardfastenergirthlacing

Example

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 Originally made by the sailors themselves they could be waterproofed with tar."

Etymology

Perhaps from French coussinet, diminutive of coussin (“cushion”) because it is used to protect cables from fraying

Related phrases

rope yarn

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