A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

AYESIR

Mon, 29 Jul '24
"Yes, cap'n!"
Mon, 8 Jul '24
"Yes, cap'n!"
Sun, 7 Apr '24
"Yes, cap'n!"
Sat, 7 May '22
Affirmative on the U.S.S. Enterprise
Fri, 4 Feb '22
Naval agreement?
Sun, 22 Aug '21
"On it, captain!"