The dictionary records what word means, today, in the english language.
That does not mean that one should not be aware that the creation of such words was based on laziness and ignorance and one should not coin any new words of this series.
Individuals around the world are still mostly allowed to use (or not) any word they choose. It may look like patchwork to you, but the importance of etymology of a word takes a backseat to its ability to successfully convey meaning.
You say this, and yet you are writing English and not Proto-Indo-European. Curious!