Word Study
sennit
CIDE DICTIONARY
sennit, n. [Seven + knit.].
- A braided cord or fabric formed by plaiting together rope yarns or other small stuff. [1913 Webster]
- Plaited straw or palm leaves for making hats. [1913 Webster]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
sennit, n.
1 hist. plaited straw, palm leaves, etc., used for making hats.
2 = SINNET.
1 hist. plaited straw, palm leaves, etc., used for making hats.
2 = SINNET.
Etymology
var. of SINNET
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