Hans

//ˈhæns// name, noun

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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.

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

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