A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

MIDI

Sun, 14 Jul '24
Calf-length dress
Wed, 29 May '24
Noon, in France
Sun, 27 Aug '23
Noon, in France
Wed, 15 Mar '23
Skirt covering the knees
Sun, 14 Aug '22
Skirt style
Mon, 14 Feb '22
Skirt length that ends midcalf