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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Famed architect Donald Ross had called this course his masterpiece—now Hanse could see exactly what he meant.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 14, 2026
But Hanse was determined to understand what Aronimink really looked like a century ago.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 14, 2026
Hanse has also removed bunkers from the back right of the green.
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
Now is my master the Drost over in Sweden to fetch the king's betrothed," he continued; "had I been with him there the arrogant Hanse would not have pounced on me.
From King Eric and the Outlaws, Vol. 3 or, the Throne, the Church, and the People in the Thirteenth Century. Vol. I. by Bernhard Severin Ingemann
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