A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

LEVEE

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?