A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

ELDER

Tue, 14 Nov '23
Respected sort
Wed, 11 Oct '23
Respected figure
Sun, 16 Jul '23
One saying "Back in my day ..."
Wed, 5 Jul '23
Like one of two Roman Plinys
Mon, 20 Feb '23
Respected community leader
Wed, 12 Jan '22
Respected person in a tribe
Tue, 28 Sep '21
Like Prince William vis-à-vis Prince Harry
Mon, 19 Jul '21
Respected person in a tribe
Wed, 16 Jun '21
Respected tribe member
Fri, 26 Mar '21
Matriarch, for example