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 respect2: to rid oneself of : put aside

— doff one's hat to or doff one's cap to

: to show respect to : salute