A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

MERCI

Mon, 27 Nov '23
Thanks, in Tours
Mon, 7 Aug '23
"Thanks" in French
Sun, 18 Jun '23
"___ beaucoup!"
Sat, 17 Jun '23
Obrigado : Portuguese :: ___ : French
Sun, 18 Dec '22
Word of gratitude overseas
Sun, 31 Jan '21
Nice nicety