A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

BRIT

Wed, 6 Mar '24
Who might call French fries "chips"
Fri, 9 Sep '22
George Smiley, for one
Thu, 28 Jul '22
Tube rider, e.g.
Sun, 6 Jun '21
One for whom underwear is pants
Fri, 12 Feb '21
Bath occupant, say