Musing about whether a word which has independent meaning to someone, anyone, is actually a "word" reminds me of a joke about a lawyer who lost his Rolex.

A lawyer bought a new luxury vehicle and drove it proudly to work the next day.

As he opened the door to step out, a passing truck tore off his door. Someone called 911 and a police officer arrived moments later. The lawyer was still in a blind rage over the damage to his new vehicle.

The officer surveyed the scene quickly and then gasped "You lawyers are unbelievably materialistic. You've lost your arm and you're worried about your car."

The lawyer looked down in shock. "Where's my Rolex?"