A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

ALB

Sun, 29 Sep '24
Country whose flag features the silhouette of a double-headed eagle: Abbr.
Sun, 7 Jul '24
Minister's robe
Sun, 23 Jun '24
Neighbor of Montana: Abbr.
Thu, 28 Mar '24
Bishop's vestment
Sat, 20 Jan '24
Montana neighbor: Abbr.
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.