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Definition: HANCH

Part of Speech Definition
Expression 1. An alternative spelling for "Hanse": That part of an elliptical or many-centered arch which has the shorter radius and immediately adjoins the impost.[Websters]
2. A sudden fall or break, as the fall of the fife rail down to the gangway.[Websters].

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

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"Hanch" is a common misspelling or typo for: haunch.

Date "Hanch" was first used in popular English literature: sometime before 1532. (references)

Definition: HANCH

Part of SpeechDefinition
Expression1. An alternative spelling for "Hanse": That part of an elliptical or many-centered arch which has the shorter radius and immediately adjoins the impost.[Websters]
2. A sudden fall or break, as the fall of the fife rail down to the gangway.[Websters].

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

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Date "HANCH" was first used in popular English literature: sometime before 1532. (references)