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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But Hanse was determined to understand what Aronimink really looked like a century ago.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 14, 2026
For Hanse, that trove has been an invaluable resource when he has worked on courses such as Merion and Aronimink.
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
Hanse also incorporated barrancas in a restoration he oversaw at Los Angeles Country Club, where the U.S.
From Seattle Times ● May 22, 2024
There was a considerable trade at London, which was frequented by Normans, French, Flemings, and the merchants of the Hanse towns.
From The New Gresham Encyclopedia. Vol. 1 Part 2 Amiel to Atrauli by Various
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