A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

SERF

Tue, 28 Nov '23
Medieval worker
Sat, 17 Jun '23
Low figure
Mon, 22 Aug '22
Medieval worker
Fri, 29 Jul '22
Feudal underling
Sun, 8 May '22
Laborer of old
Mon, 8 Nov '21
Feudal worker
Thu, 14 Jan '21
Manorial worker