A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

MOAT

Wed, 7 Feb '24
Defense from some attackers
Thu, 21 Dec '23
Water under the drawbridge
Fri, 3 Nov '23
Tower of London feature
Mon, 25 Sep '23
Medieval castle defense
Tue, 27 Jun '23
What a drawbridge may cross
Mon, 17 Apr '23
Castle protector
Wed, 15 Mar '23
Barrier in certain zoo enclosures
Wed, 8 Feb '23
Water repellent?
Thu, 17 Nov '22
Aquatic protection
Sun, 28 Aug '22
Guard seen around a castle
Sun, 22 Aug '21
What a drawbridge may bridge
Mon, 10 May '21
Protective trench
Mon, 3 May '21
Means of defense that doesn't actually have alligators
Fri, 26 Mar '21
Water under the bridge?