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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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
And, as Hanse discovered, Dallin’s collection also includes dozens of pictures of Aronimink, which hosts the PGA Championship this week.
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
The trade of foreigners outside the gates of Hanse towns or with others than Hanseatics was forbidden in 1417, and in the Eastern towns the retail trade of strangers was strictly limited.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 8 "Haller, Albrecht" to "Harmonium" by Various
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