A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

PEON

Tue, 22 Apr '25
Grunt
Thu, 20 Feb '25
Lowly worker
Fri, 10 Jan '25
Serf
Sun, 19 Feb '23
Drudge
Thu, 24 Nov '22
Serf
Sun, 9 Oct '22
Worker who probably isn't paid enough
Fri, 12 Aug '22
Drudge