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- [sen-it]
- /ˈsɛn ɪt/
- /ˈse.nət/
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- [sen-it]
- /ˈsɛn ɪt/
Definitions of sennet word
- noun sennet a flat, braided cordage, formed by plaiting strands of rope yarn or other fiber, used as small stuff aboard ships. 1
- noun sennet braided straw or grass used in making hats. 1
- noun sennet a fanfare: used as a stage direction in Elizabethan drama 0
- noun sennet a trumpet call used as a signal for ceremonial entrances and exits in Elizabethan drama 0
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Origin of sennet
First appearance:
before 1665 One of the 47% oldest English words
First recorded in 1665-75; origin uncertain
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Sennet
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
sennet popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 85% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 60% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.