A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

HEM

Mon, 21 Aug '23
___ and haw
Mon, 31 Jul '23
Haw's partner
Mon, 13 Feb '23
Folded edge
Sat, 7 Jan '23
A-line line
Wed, 21 Sep '22
Fashion line
Sat, 27 Aug '22
Show some hesitancy
Wed, 25 May '22
Something to take up or let out
Sun, 17 Oct '21
Clothing line
Thu, 9 Sep '21
Basted edge
Sun, 28 Mar '21
Hesitate in speaking
Sun, 27 Dec '20
Sewing 101 assignment