Doffing: meaning, definitions and examples
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doffing
[ หdษfษชล ]
removing clothing
Doffing refers to the act of removing a garment or piece of clothing. It often implies the shedding of an article of clothing in a formal or ceremonial manner. The term is sometimes associated with hats, where one doffs their hat as a sign of respect.
Synonyms
removing, taking off, undressing
Examples of usage
- He was doffing his coat before entering the house.
- At the ceremony, he doffed his hat and bowed.
- The soldier doffed his uniform in front of the commanding officer.
Translations
Translations of the word "doffing" in other languages:
๐ต๐น remover
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคคเคพเคฐเคจเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช abnehmen
๐ฎ๐ฉ melepaskan
๐บ๐ฆ ะทะฝัะผะฐะฝะฝั
๐ต๐ฑ zdejmowanie
๐ฏ๐ต ่ฑใ (ใฌใ)
๐ซ๐ท รดter
๐ช๐ธ quitar
๐น๐ท รงฤฑkarma
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ฒ๋ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฅุฒุงูุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ svlรฉkรกnรญ
๐ธ๐ฐ zloลพenie
๐จ๐ณ ่ฑไธ (tuล xiร )
๐ธ๐ฎ sanjati
๐ฎ๐ธ taka af
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะตัั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแคแแ แแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ รงฤฑxarma
๐ฒ๐ฝ quitar
Etymology
The term 'doff' is believed to have originated from the phrase 'do off', which means to remove, similar to how 'don' means to put on. The use of 'doff' dates back to the late 16th century and has Old English roots. The word reflects a specific aspect of social etiquette, especially in the context of hats and formal wear. Doffing a hat as a sign of respect has its basis in historical customs, reflecting social hierarchies and the importance of manners in society. Over time, the term has evolved but retains its connection to the action of taking off clothing, primarily in a deliberate and respectful manner.
Word Frequency Rank
Ranking #35,365, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.
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