Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for Finland
Finland, proper n. ['land of the Finns,' poss. < Germ. finden, to seek, or seekers, nomads or < Germ. finna, fenna, (fish) scale (referring to fish-skin garments worn in early times).]
Northern European country; land known for midnight sun in summer months; [fig.] winter; coldest time; hibernal season.
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