[1] : The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

hanaper \han"aper\ -.ap~er, n. ll. hanaperium a large
   vase, fr. hanapus vase, bowl, cup whence f. hanap; of
   german origin; cf. ohg. hnapf, g. napf, akin to as. hnaep
   cup, bowl. cf. hamper, nappy, n.
   a kind of basket, usually of wickerwork, and adapted for the
   packing and carrying of articles; a hamper.
   1913 webster

   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.
      1913 webster
see also:
hamper nappy hanaper office 

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