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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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“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

He has been a recreational fisherman his whole life, but started fishing part-time with the Finlander in 2015.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 16, 2017

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

Demand for locally caught fresh fish by Seacoast restaurants has created a viable market for the crew of the Finlander.

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 Alec-Tweedie, Mrs. (Ethel)

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