In the article the old problem of the initial *w- in the Balto-Slavic isogloss *wepriyo- %22boar%22 is analyzed. After the discussion of the previous etymological attempts, a new solution is proposed, based on the phenomenon of sandhi.
In the article the old problem of the initial *w- in the Balto-Slavic isogloss *wepriyo- %22boar%22 is analyzed. After the discussion of the previous etymological attempts, a new solution is proposed, based on the phenomenon of sandhi. (en)