The word "continent" is the obvious
example. No geologist would ever attempt a scientific definition of the
word, and no one in the public seems to mind.

Yea, but the meaning of that word is not exclusively based in geology (= restrained) and in fact has other useful recognized permutations: i.e., incontinent = incapable of controlling the excretory functions. It seems that the IAU is about to lose control of its functions when it takes a dump on the legacy of Clyde Tombaugh.

http://meteoritestudies.com/plutowkb.jpg

David (still making the Pluto Walk)
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