Hanse
Americannoun
noun
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a medieval guild of merchants
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a fee paid by the new members of a medieval trading guild
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another name for the Hanseatic League
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( as modifier )
a Hanse town
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Etymology
Origin of Hanse
C12: of Germanic origin; compare Old High German hansa, Old English hōs troop
Example Sentences
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When Gil Hanse set out to renovate Aronimink Golf Club outside Philadelphia he made it his mission to restore it to its original, legendary designs from the 1920s.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 14, 2026
As Hanse sifted through archives, he soon made a surprising discovery: rare aerial photographs of Aronimink’s early days that diverged from old drawings of the grounds.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 14, 2026
Architecturally, the hole has been tweaked for 2025 by renowned course designer and renovator Gil Hanse.
From BBC ● Jun. 11, 2025
Renowned architect Gil Hanse oversaw the course renovation that was completed on time for the Charles Schwab Challenge this week — the first rounds played at Colonial since last year’s tournament.
From Seattle Times ● May 22, 2024
"Ve must not let it pe, Hanse, mitout te voord."
From Captain Kyd, Vol. II or, The Wizard of the Sea by Ingraham, Jonathon Holt
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