Finn

noun

1
: a member of a people speaking Finnish or a Finnic language
2
a
: a native or inhabitant of Finland
b
: one who is of Finnish descent

Word History

Etymology

Swedish Finne, from Old Swedish; akin to Old Norse Finnar Finns, Old English Finnas

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of Finn was before the 12th century

Dictionary Entries Near Finn

Cite this Entry

“Finn.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Finn. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

Finn

noun
: a person born or living in Finland
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