A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

LAC

Sat, 31 Aug '24
Ontario, e.g., to the Québécois
Tue, 22 Nov '22
Fond du ___, Wis.
Sun, 13 Jun '21
Québec's ___ St.-Jean
Fri, 19 Mar '21
Switzerland's ___ Léman