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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Alternative form of Hanse (“merchant guild”). alt-of, alternative
2. 2
   Acronym of head and neck support. abbreviation, acronym, alt-of

Proper Noun

1. 1
   A male given name from Hebrew.

Synonyms

All synonyms

chinashuchinachinesehan chinesehan chinese

Example

More examples

"Hans sold the patent to a company."

Etymology

Borrowed from German Hans (occasionally used in English), a medieval short form of Johannes (“John”).

Related phrases

Hans Lollik Island

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