A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

VEST

Sun, 7 Apr '24
Layering garment
Tue, 22 Aug '23
Life ___ (flotation device)
Tue, 1 Aug '23
Part of a three-piece suit
Mon, 12 Dec '22
Waistcoat
Fri, 4 Jun '21
Common item of fishing apparel