A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

BEAU

Sun, 22 Sep '24
Swain
Tue, 10 Sep '24
Male suitor
Sat, 8 Jun '24
Certain squeeze
Tue, 5 Mar '24
Fellow bringing a dozen roses, maybe
Tue, 20 Feb '24
Male admirer
Mon, 30 Oct '23
Boyfriend
Fri, 29 Sep '23
Suitor
Sun, 30 Jul '23
Boyfriend
Sat, 24 Jun '23
Steady
Thu, 25 Aug '22
Sweetheart
Sun, 24 Jul '22
Bearer of roses, maybe
Sun, 8 Aug '21
Steady, maybe
Wed, 7 Jul '21
Sweetheart
Mon, 21 Jun '21
Ken, to Barbie