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Finlander

American  
[fin-luhn-der] / ˈfɪn lən dər /

noun

  1. an inhabitant of Finland, especially a native who customarily speaks Swedish.


Etymology

Origin of Finlander

First recorded in 1720–30; Finland + -er 1

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The Finlander and her five-member crew are headed to fishing grounds approximately 60 miles due east of Portsmouth, an ocean-going commute of four hours in five-foot seas.

From Seattle Times Oct. 16, 2017

It is after 4 p.m. and the Finlander is into its four-hour voyage back to port.

From Seattle Times Oct. 16, 2017

They also participate in local restaurant events such as “know your fish” where guests can talk with the Finlander fishermen and learn about the industry and how their seafood is caught.

From Seattle Times Oct. 16, 2017

The pilot house of the Finlander is dark, illuminated only by a sole GPS display screen showing navigational information and an eastward course plot.

From Seattle Times Oct. 16, 2017

Will any one deny that the Finlander is inquisitive?

From Through Finland in Carts by Alec-Tweedie, Mrs. (Ethel)

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