doff

English

Etymology

From Middle English doffe, dof, equivalent to a blend of do and off. Compare don, dup, dout, gauf.

Pronunciation

• Rhymes: -ɒf

Verb

doff (third-person singular simple present doffs, present participle doffing, simple past and past participle doffed)

1. To remove a hat as a greeting or mark of respect.
2. To remove or take off, especially of clothing.

Derived terms

• doffer

See also

• don