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Hanse

Pronunciation: /ˈhansə/
Definition of Hanse

noun

  • a medieval guild of merchants.
  • (the Hanse) the Hanseatic League.
  • a fee payable to a guild of merchants.

Origin:

Middle English: from Old French hanse 'guild, company', from Old High German hansa 'company, troop'

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