Doff

Quick meaning: Doff is a verb meaning To remove or take off (something worn on the body such as armour or clothing, or something carried).

Meaning

To remove or take off (something worn on the body such as armour or clothing, or something carried).

More Meanings

1. To undress (oneself); to divest, to strip.
2. To cast aside or get rid of (something), to throw off.
3. To remove (a bobbin or spindle which is full of spun yarn) from a spinning frame for replacement with an empty one.
4. To remove (small pieces of cotton or other plant fibre, etc.) from a carding cylinder.
5. To put off or turn away (someone) with an excuse, etc.
6. To remove or tip a hat or other headwear in greeting or salutation, or as a mark of respect.
7. Followed by with: to remove or take off something worn on the body, or something carried.

Example Sentences

The little vvarriors doff the targe and ſpear, […]

Upon a riſing bank I ſat adovvn, / Then doff'd my ſhoe, […]

Beside him ancient Angus stood, / Doffed his furred gown, and sable hood; […]

[T]hen made him d'off thoſe vveeds: / And ſent the Mightie vnto mightie deeds.

Word Forms

• doffs
• doffing
• doffed
• doffest
• doffedst
• doffeth

Synonyms for doff

Depending on context, synonyms include take off.

Antonyms for doff

Common opposites include don, put on.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include take off, discard, tip, undress, undight, derobe.

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