A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

GENTS

Mon, 23 Mar '26
Partners for ladies, informally
Thu, 29 Jan '26
Chaps
Wed, 29 Jan '25
"Ladies and ___ …"
Sat, 20 May '23
Term of address in an old-timey introduction
Sat, 6 Aug '22
Restroom sign
Thu, 27 Jan '22
Upstanding fellows
Sun, 23 Jan '22
Quaint bathroom sign
Sun, 21 Mar '21
Bathroom door sign