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Russian
Etymology
Usually associated with Ancient Greek Ἀθηναῖος (Athēnaîos, “Athenian”); compare the nickname of ancient Bishop of Athens Hierotheos the Thesmothete – Ерофе́й-офе́ня. Less likely from Greek αφέντης (aféntis, “master, prince”) or ὀθόνιον (othónion), ὀθόνη (othónē) ("fine linen"). Also associated with Polish ochweśnicki (“related to an ochweśnik (a 19th-century dealer in devotional items from Skulsk)”).
Pronunciation
Noun
офе́ня • (ofénja) m anim (genitive офе́ни, nominative plural офе́ни, genitive plural офе́ней, relational adjective офе́нский)
- (historical) peddler in villages and small fairs, selling sewing goods, textiles, books, prints, etc.
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