finnesko

noun

finnes·​ko
variants or less commonly finneskoe
ˈfinzˌkō,
-n(ə)ˌskō,
-kü
plural finnesko also finneskoe
: a boot made of tanned reindeer skin with the fur outside

Word History

Etymology

Norwegian finnsko, from finn Finnish, Sami (from Old Norse finnr) + sko shoe, from Old Norse skōr

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“Finnesko.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/finnesko. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.

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