A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

OLAV

Sat, 17 Feb '24
Speed skater Johann ___ Koss, winner of four Olympic golds
Tue, 11 Jul '23
Norway's patron saint
Mon, 27 Feb '23
Patron saint of Norway
Tue, 20 Dec '22
Father of Norway's King Harald
Thu, 29 Sep '22
Father of Norway's King Harald
Mon, 21 Feb '22
Patron saint of Norway
Sun, 4 Apr '21
Speed skater Johann ___ Koss, winner of four Olympic golds