Main Entry: doff

Pronunciation: \ˈdäf, ˈdȯf\

Function: transitive verb

Etymology: Middle English, from don to do + of off

Date: 14th century

1 a : to remove (an article of wear) from the body b : to take off (the hat) in greeting or as a sign of respect
2 : to rid oneself of : put aside

— doff one's hat to or doff one's cap to : to show respect to : salute