• Sennit

    Origin

    Perhaps from French coussinet, diminutive of cousin 'cushion' because it is used to protect cables from fraying

    Full definition of sennit

    Noun

    sennit

    (plural sennits)
    1. braided cord or fabric of such small stuff as plaited rope yarns
    2. straw or grass which is braid for a hat
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