A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

BALE

Wed, 1 Feb '23
It's bound to be eaten by livestock
Fri, 27 Jan '23
Cardboard recycling unit
Fri, 21 Oct '22
Hayride seat
Fri, 5 Aug '22
Farm unit
Mon, 3 Jan '22
Bundle of hay
Fri, 28 May '21
Roll in the hay?