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If the Spanish adjective "rubio" has its origin in the Latin "rubeus," meaning "red" or "reddish," how or why did it come to mean "blond?"
Yes, it does. Do you know if there are other examples where a word's original or literal meaning changes over time?
Absolutely. One example of this is the word "nice." Originally, this word meant "silly" or "foolish." However, over time, the meaning shifted to describe someone who was pleasant or agreeable. Another example is the word "awful." This word originally meant "to inspire awe," or to feel a sense of reverence or wonder. However, today it is often used to describe something terrible or unpleasant. These are just a few examples, but there are many more instances of words changing their meaning over time.