A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

COAT

Tue, 5 Mar '24
Cold weather wear
Sun, 12 Nov '23
Application of polish, e.g.
Fri, 10 Nov '23
Chesterfield, e.g.
Tue, 26 Sep '23
Word with sugar or sport
Tue, 1 Aug '23
Cold comfort?
Thu, 24 Nov '22
Cover
Wed, 10 Aug '22
Nail polish layer
Sun, 12 Jun '22
Lay it on thick
Tue, 5 Apr '22
Paint application
Sat, 30 Oct '21
Outer layer
Fri, 16 Apr '21
Cover