A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

DRESS

Sat, 1 Jul '23
Shift, for one
Sun, 22 Jan '23
Word with code or rehearsal
Mon, 31 Oct '22
Cover in bandages or vinaigrette, say
Tue, 30 Aug '22
Garb
Tue, 16 Aug '22
Reprimand, with "down"
Sun, 17 Apr '22
Chinese qipao, e.g.
Mon, 8 Nov '21
What a bride gets fitted for
Sun, 3 Oct '21
Little black ___
Mon, 9 Aug '21
Gown
Mon, 8 Mar '21
Gown