doff
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transitive verb \ˈdäf, ˈdȯf\Definition of DOFF
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
Examples of DOFF
- He doffed his cap as he introduced himself.
- They doffed their coats when they came inside.
Origin of DOFF
Middle English, from don to do + of off
First Known Use: 14th century
Related to DOFF
- Antonyms
- don, put on, slip (into), throw (on)
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