A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

CAM

Fri, 12 Apr '24
Device that converts rotary motion into linear motion
Sun, 11 Jun '23
Nickname that omits -eron
Tue, 2 May '23
Recording device, informally
Sat, 30 Apr '22
Auto shaft, informally
Tue, 11 Jan '22
QB Newton who popularized dabbing
Wed, 22 Dec '21
Nanny ___
Thu, 14 Oct '21
Mitch's husband on "Modern Family"