A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

RING

Mon, 22 May '23
Noted feature of Saturn
Fri, 12 May '23
Word with pinky or promise
Sat, 4 Mar '23
Fight site
Tue, 28 Sep '21
Part of a wedding ceremony
Mon, 12 Apr '21
Good thing to have on hand at a wedding?