TWELVE REASONS FOR “CHANGE OF MEANING”

1.    Generalisation

2.    Specialisation

3.    Extension or Transference, followed by Differentiation of Meaning

4.    Association of Ideas

5.    Polarisation or colouring

6.    Loss of Distinctive colouring

7.    Metaphorical Application

8.    Euphemism

9.    Prudery

10   Reversal of meaning

11.  Popular Misunderstanding

12. Proper Names become ordinary parts of speech