A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

FRERE

Sat, 19 Jul '25
Madame's family member
Mon, 7 Jul '25
"___ Jacques" (nursery song)
Wed, 2 Nov '22
Soeur's sibling
Sat, 23 Apr '22
Part of la famille
Tue, 14 Dec '21
"___ Jacques, dormez-vous?"
Sun, 6 Jun '21
Soeur's sibling