Doff: meaning, definitions and examples
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doff
[ dรดf ]
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:
๐ต๐น despir
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคคเคพเคฐเคจเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช abnehmen
๐ฎ๐ฉ melepas
๐บ๐ฆ ะทะฝัะผะฐัะธ
๐ต๐ฑ zdjฤ ฤ
๐ฏ๐ต ่ฑใ
๐ซ๐ท รดter
๐ช๐ธ quitar
๐น๐ท รงฤฑkarmak
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ฒ๋ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฎูุน
๐จ๐ฟ svlรฉknout
๐ธ๐ฐ zloลพiลฅ
๐จ๐ณ ่ฑๆ
๐ธ๐ฎ sleฤi
๐ฎ๐ธ taka af
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะตัั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแฎแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ รงฤฑxarmaq
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.