First Known Use: 14th century
Dictionary
doff
verb \ˈdäf, ˈdȯf\
: to take off or remove (a hat or a piece of clothing)
Full Definition of DOFF
transitive verb
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
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Origin of DOFF
Middle English, from don to do + of off
Related to DOFF
- Antonyms
- don, put on, slip (into), throw (on)
DOFF Defined for Kids
doff
verb \ˈdäf, ˈdȯf\
doffeddof·fing
Definition of DOFF for Kids
: to take off <He politely doffed his cap.>
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