A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

LITER

Sun, 23 Apr '23
20,000 drops, pharmaceutically
Fri, 19 Nov '21
Volume measure
Sat, 29 May '21
About two-thirds of a 7-Eleven Double Gulp
Thu, 13 May '21
One of about five of blood in the average adult body
Thu, 31 Dec '20
Quantity equal to about seven glasses of wine