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^[1]:

     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.

Synonyms

• nutukas, Sámi boots