Definition of "hanse" in English

noun

1. (historical) Alternative form of Hanse, a merchant guild or a former commercial league of German cities.

2. (historical) The guildhall of a Hanse.

3. (historical) A fee payable to the Hanse, particularly its entrance fee and the impost levied on non-members trading in its area.

noun

1. (architecture) That part of an elliptical or many-centred arch which has the shorter radius and immediately adjoins the impost.