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sennit

sen·nit
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [sen-it]
    • /ˈsɛn ɪt/
    • /ˈse.nɪt/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [sen-it]
    • /ˈsɛn ɪt/

Definitions of sennit word

  • noun sennit a flat, braided cordage, formed by plaiting strands of rope yarn or other fiber, used as small stuff aboard ships. 1
  • noun sennit braided straw or grass used in making hats. 1
  • noun sennit a flat braided cordage used on ships 0
  • noun sennit plaited straw, grass, palm leaves, etc, as for making hats 0
  • noun sennit a flat braided material made by plaiting strands of rope yarn 0
  • noun sennit plaited straw, grass, etc. used for making hats 0

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Origin of sennit

First appearance:

before 1760
One of the 46% newest English words
First recorded in 1760-70; origin uncertain

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Parts of speech for Sennit

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

sennit popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 74% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

sennit usage trend in Literature

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