A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

RSVP

Wed, 27 Dec '23
One may ask for a dinner preference
Tue, 15 Aug '23
Reply "yes," "no" or "maybe," maybe
Wed, 17 May '23
Host's request
Mon, 13 Mar '23
Click "Will attend," say
Sun, 13 Mar '22
Invitation letters
Fri, 11 Mar '22
"Regrets," perhaps
Sat, 23 Oct '21
Request from a host
Tue, 19 Oct '21
Say that you're going, say
Sun, 1 Aug '21
Indicate availability, in a way
Wed, 24 Mar '21
___ card, part of a wedding invitation