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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?"
Interesting. Can you think of any examples where a word's meaning has changed due to cultural or societal shifts?
Sure. One example is the word "gay." Originally, this word meant "happy" or "joyful." However, due to cultural shifts in the 20th century, this word came to describe people who identify as homosexual. Another example is the word "queer." This word originally meant "strange" or "odd." However, due to societal shifts in the late 20th century, this word came to describe people who do not identify as heterosexual. These are just a few examples of how shifts in culture and society can change the meaning of a word.