finnesko

English

Etymology

Borrowed from Norwegian finnesko, from finn (“Sami”) +‎ sko (“shoe”).

Noun

finnesko (plural finneskos) (dated)

  1. A thermal boot made from reindeer skin and fur.
    • 1913, Captain R. F. Scott, Scott's Last Expedition Volume I‎:
      A kind of fine Norwegian hay, used as packing in the finnesko to keep the feet warm and to make the fur boot fit firmly.

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