A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

AGED

Fri, 3 Mar '23
Like balsamic vinegar
Sat, 14 Jan '23
Like fine wine, but not fine olive oil
Sun, 23 Oct '22
Disposal
Wed, 12 Oct '22
Gray-haired, say
Tue, 4 Oct '22
Spent some time in a cellar, say
Thu, 4 Aug '22
Dry-___ beef
Sat, 28 May '22
Longevous
Tue, 12 Apr '22
Like Scotch
Fri, 18 Mar '22
Let develop, in a way
Sat, 8 Jan '22
Seasoned
Sun, 25 Jul '21
Like Parmesan, but not mozzarella
Wed, 7 Apr '21
Like fine wines
Thu, 11 Mar '21
Barrel-___
Wed, 27 Jan '21
Like sharp cheddar