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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

Example Sentences

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

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

“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

Friday, Sept. 8 and the crew of the small fishing boat F/V Finlander, a 36-foot Northern Bay, leaves the protection of the channel and ventures into the open Atlantic Ocean.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 16, 2017

"The Americans won't let the Finlander hold me for ransom, you may depend upon that."

From A Rock in the Baltic by Barr, Robert