A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

ALB

Mon, 6 Nov '23
Tirana's country: Abbr.
Tue, 17 Oct '23
Priestly vestment
Mon, 20 Feb '23
Edmonton's province: Abbr.
Sun, 31 Oct '21
Clerical vestment
Sat, 30 Oct '21
Clerical garment
Tue, 26 Oct '21
Edmonton's prov.