sennit

Definitions

1. braided cord or fabric of such small stuff as plaited rope yarns
   countable, uncountable
2. plaited or braided straw or grass which is used for making hats and for a variety of ornamental crafts
   countable, uncountable

Equivalents

Examples

“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 Originally made by the sailors themselves they could be waterproofed with tar.”

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