Doff: meaning, definitions and examples

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doff

 

[ dรดf ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

taking off

To doff means to remove an article of clothing or to take off a hat as a sign of respect. It can also refer to the act of casting off or letting go of something.

Synonyms

disrobe, remove, take off, unclothe

Examples of usage

  • He doffed his hat in greeting.
  • The knight doffed his armor after the battle.
  • She doffed her coat when she entered the warm room.

Translations

Translations of the word "doff" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น despir

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค‰เคคเคพเคฐเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช abnehmen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ melepas

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะฝั–ะผะฐั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zdjฤ…ฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่„ฑใ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท รดter

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ quitar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท รงฤฑkarmak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฒ—๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฎู„ุน

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ svlรฉknout

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zloลพiลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่„ฑๆŽ‰

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ sleฤi

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ taka af

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัˆะตัˆัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒฎแƒ“แƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ รงฤฑxarmaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ quitar

Etymology

The word 'doff' originated in the late 16th century and is a contraction of 'do' and 'off.' The combination reflects the action of taking something off. It is a term commonly used in English literature and has been associated historically with formal practices, such as doffing one's hat as a gesture of politeness or respect. The practice of doffing hats can be traced back to various cultural traditions where hats were worn as a mark of status, and showing one's head was a sign of humility or acknowledgement of authority. Over the years, 'doff' has been maintained in various contexts, particularly in formal or literary situations.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #34,428 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.