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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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Deckhand Garrett McKinley, 42, a full-time crew member of Finlander, has been fishing his whole life and is also a licensed captain.

From Seattle Times ● Oct. 16, 2017

“Today is going to be a rough one.” says Capt. Tim Rider, a Dover native and owner of the Finlander.

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

Finlander is the fish harvesting entity of a federally licensed Dover-based seafood business called New England Fishmongers.

From Seattle Times ● Oct. 16, 2017

Sportsmen can put up at Lannimalio, or Poukamo, at the peasants' small farms; but information is readily given by the English Consul at Uleåborg, who, although a Finlander, knows English well.

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

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