I know what you mean. The words do have (more or less) historically clear meanings.* If we clarify what we mean, we can still use them. It makes it harder, whic

I know what you mean. The words do have (more or less) historically clear meanings.* If we clarify what we mean, we can still use them. It makes it harder, which I think is largely your point. * Subsequent changes in meaning, as used by some people, can tell us a lot about those people.