A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

ELDER

Tue, 3 Sep '24
Grandparent, e.g.
Wed, 3 Jul '24
Someone to respect
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