A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

LENT

Tue, 9 Apr '24
Observance that might include Fish Fridays
Sun, 25 Feb '24
Allowed to be borrowed
Wed, 23 Aug '23
Mardi Gras follower
Sun, 22 Jan '23
Didn't give forever
Tue, 17 Jan '23
You might give something up for this
Sun, 15 Jan '23
Advanced
Mon, 7 Mar '22
Pre-Easter period
Thu, 8 Apr '21
Spring time