Hanse

American

[hans] / hæns /

noun

Hansa.

Hanse British

/ ˈhænsə, hæns, -zə /

noun

a medieval guild of merchants
a fee paid by the new members of a medieval trading guild
1. another name for the Hanseatic League
2. ( 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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Architecturally, the hole has been tweaked for 2025 by renowned course designer and renovator Gil Hanse.

From BBC

Hanse has also removed bunkers from the back right of the green.

From BBC

As for restoring the course, Hanse relied heavily on a program from the 1941 U.S.

From Seattle Times

Hanse moved back and raised the 13th green fronted by water to more like it was originally, and also expanded that tee.

From Seattle Times

Hanse also incorporated barrancas in a restoration he oversaw at Los Angeles Country Club, where the U.S.

From Seattle Times

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