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[–] 2 points 12 hours ago*

Here's a few relatively modern examples to illustrate my point:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Irregardless

https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nimrod

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gay

https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/random

It doesn't matter if you agree with it, it comes down to common usage.

Here's a nice list and explanation of how English is a living language:

https://wordopedia.org/words-that-changed-meaning

But go ahead and down vote me over dictionary squabbles. I'll just call you a fool* for arguing.

*(one with a marked propensity or fondness for something)

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