# sennit

> English word · Noun

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

## Etymology
Perhaps from French coussinet, diminutive of coussin (“cushion”) because it is used to protect cables from fraying

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/sennit