Definition of "finnesko" [finnesko]

• A thermal boot made from reindeer skin and fur. (noun)

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• "'finnesko' over which it is laced -- they are less than half the weight of an ordinary ski boot, go on very easily, and secure very neatly."
• "My hands tremble tying the ropes around his finnesko."
• "No snow had penetrated the inner lining and all their equipment was neatly stowed -- pannikins, spare clothing, chronometers, finnesko, socks and a flag as well as more letters, and, movingly, the "chatty little notes" the supporting parties had left for Scott as they returned to Cape Evans."