Definitions for sennet

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sennet sen·net

Spelling: [sen-it]

IPA: /ˈsɛn ɪt/

Sennet is a 6 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 6 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 8 points.

You can make 47 anagrams from letters in sennet (eennst).

Definitions for sennet

noun

1. any of several small barracudas, as Sphyraena borealis (northern sennet) ranging along the eastern coast of North and Central America.
2. a set of notes played on the trumpet or cornet to mark the entrance or exit of a group of actors.
3. sennit.
4. a flat, braided cordage, formed by plaiting strands of rope yarn or other fiber, used as small stuff aboard ships.
5. braided straw or grass used in making hats.

Origin of sennet

First recorded in 1665-75; origin uncertain

Examples for sennet

sennet appears to be a particular tune or mode of martial musick.

Every description of mat, from the sennet to the thick pile mat worked in patterns, was made.

These seem to point to a derivation of the word from sonare, and thus the spelling ought to be sonnet, not sennet.