A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

LEVEE

Tue, 24 Feb '26
Protection against flooding
Sun, 31 Aug '25
Bank security feature
Mon, 19 May '25
Flood embankment
Wed, 4 Dec '24
Bank of New Orleans?
Mon, 2 Sep '24
Engineered embankment
Mon, 10 Jun '24
Rhyme for "Chevy" in Don McLean's "American Pie"
Wed, 13 Dec '23
Project for the Army Corps of Engineers
Fri, 6 Jan '23
Surge protector?
Fri, 26 Aug '22
Bank regulator
Sun, 7 Feb '21
Bank investment?