SENNET

Etymology 1

Noun

sennet (plural sennets)

a signal call given on a cornet or trumpet for entrance or exit on a theatrical stage

The barracuda.

Etymology 2

Noun

sennet (plural sennets)

Alternative spelling of sennit

Anagrams

• Nenets, Tennes, ennets, tensen

Source: Wiktionary


Sen"net, n. Etym: [Properly, a sign given for the entrance or exit of actors, from OF. sinet, signet, dim. of signe. See Signet.]

Definition: A signal call on a trumpet or cornet for entrance or exit on the stage. [Obs.]

Sen"net, n. (Zoöl.)

Definition: The barracuda.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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