A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

LOAF

Thu, 25 Jan '24
Sliceable food purchase
Wed, 17 Jan '24
Kick back
Mon, 15 Jan '24
Lounge about idly
Tue, 28 Mar '23
Bakery unit
Sun, 5 Mar '23
Do nothing
Thu, 29 Dec '22
Idle
Mon, 25 Apr '22
Unit of bread
Thu, 25 Nov '21
Lollygag
Wed, 29 Sep '21
Something with two heels
Sun, 11 Jul '21
Loll
Wed, 12 May '21
It's more than a pocketful of rye