English Explanatory Dictionary

sennet

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. a signal call given on a cornet or trumpet for entrance or exit on a theatrical stage
  2. The barracuda.
noun
  1. Alternative spelling of sennit.
noun
  1. Alternative form of sennight, a sevennight, a week.

Pronunciation

/ˈsɛnɪt/

Word forms

sennet sennets

Etymology

Probably an alteration of the obsolete signet (“signal”)

Derived words

southern sennet sennet whip
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