A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

LAD

Tue, 28 May '24
Young fellow
Sat, 30 Mar '24
Stripling
Sun, 19 Nov '23
Boyo
Sun, 29 Oct '23
Young fellow
Mon, 16 Oct '23
Boy
Sun, 30 Jul '23
Boyo
Sun, 14 May '23
Young bloke
Fri, 17 Feb '23
Whom the Irish may call a gossoon
Mon, 25 Oct '21
Young fellow
Sat, 2 Oct '21
Sprout
Mon, 27 Sep '21
Young fellow