Defn: A rich goblet, esp. one used on state occasions. [Obs.]
HANAPER Han"a*per, n. Etym: [LL. hanaperium a large vase, fr. hanaus vase, bowl, cup (whence F. hanap); of German origin; cf. ONG. hnapf, G. napf, akin to AS. hnæp cup, bowl. Cf. Hamper, Nappy, n.]
Defn: A kind of basket, usually of wickerwork, and adapted for the packing and carrying of articles; a hamper. Hanaper office, an office of the English court of chancery in which writs relating to the business of the public, and the returns to them, were anciently kept in a hanaper or hamper. Blackstone.
HANCE
Hance, v. t. Etym: [See Enhance.]
Defn: To raise; to elevate. [Obs.] Lydgate.
HANCE; HANCH
Hance, Hanch,Etym: [See Hanse.]
1. (Arch.)
Defn: See Hanse.
2. (Naut.)
Defn: A sudden fall or break, as the fall of the fife rail down to the gangway.