Hansen

[ hahn-suh n ]

/ ˈhɑn sən /

Pe·ter An·dre·as

[pee-tuh r ahn-dree-ahs] /ˈpi tər ɑnˈdri ɑs/,1795–1874, Danish astronomer.

Example sentences from the Web for hansen

Hansen, the driver, was my guide (although I wandered off unencumbered at times).

De Blasio Whipped by Horse Lobby |Josh Robin |March 8, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
Hansen, our driver, says horses are frightened by unusual things (one has a crazed fear of wedding dresses).

De Blasio Whipped by Horse Lobby |Josh Robin |March 8, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
Ikrimah exists “at the intersection” of Al-Qaeda and Al-Shabaab, says Hansen.

Nairobi Mall Attack: Al Shabaab’s Scandinavian Connection |Christopher Dickey |October 19, 2013 |DAILY BEAST
“Everyone involved in this story has serious credibility problems,” Hansen told The Daily Beast.

A Confession to Murder—Quickly Withdrawn—Rocks Religious Community |Winston Ross |November 30, 2012 |DAILY BEAST

Hansen illustrates the luck and logic, good and bad, that saw each resident of the town through the storm or lead to their demise.

This Week’s Hot Reads: Nov. 26, 2012 |Mythili Rao |November 26, 2012 |DAILY BEAST
"Hansen'll lay it up to him, you see," said Hickey, looking at the big man now sprawled out on his bunk in noisy slumber.

McClure's Magazine, Vol. XXXI, September 1908, No. 5 |Various
Mr. Broby's house was in the same block as that of the Misses Hansen, only it was at the other end of the block.

Boyhood in Norway |Hjalmar Hjorth Boyesen
We would also mention the Hansen sweet alfalfa, which is a wonder.

Trees, Fruits and Flowers of Minnesota, 1916 |Various
Suddenly Hansen was called on deck this afternoon by the news that the stars were visible overhead.

Farthest North |Fridtjof Nansen
With its red glow illuminating his freckled excited face, Hansen triumphantly placed another call to the Euclid Queen.

No Moving Parts |Murray F. Yaco

Hansen

[ hăn′sən, hän′- ]

Gerhard Henrik Armauer 1746-1845

Norwegian physician and bacteriologist who discovered (1869) the leprosy bacillus.