A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

STALK

Mon, 16 Oct '23
Bit of celery or broccoli
Fri, 2 Jun '23
Something out standing in its field?
Thu, 31 Mar '22
Most of a sugar cane
Sat, 27 Nov '21
Something out standing in its field
Thu, 17 Jun '21
Flower holder
Mon, 22 Feb '21
What holds up an ear of corn