LTReikšminiai žodžiai: Asmenvardis; Baltų kalbos; Borssythe; Daiktavardžių daryba; Etimologija; Onomastika; Prūsų kalba; Semantika; Žodžių daryba; Baltic languages; Borssythe; Etimology; Etymology; Onomastics; Personal name; Prussian; Prussian language; Semantics; Word-formation.
ENIn this article the word-formation and etymology of the Prussian’s name Borssythe is analyzed. Taking into account East Baltic anthroponymical and toponymical material, Toporov’s hypothesis is applied to the possibility of linking the word with the Bl. *berz- ‘birch’, Pr. toponym 1419 Barselawke 131 S. 210, which is mentioned in the Rastenburg State property register. G. Gerullis’ idea about a possible comparison with the toponym Lith. Baršiai is refuted. [...]. [From the publication]