v.
Pronunciation: ' däf, ' do ̇ f
Function: transitive verb
Etymology: Middle English, from don to do + of off
Date: 14th century
1 a : to remove (an article of wear) from the body b : to take off (the hat) in greeting or as a sign of respect
2 : to rid oneself of : put aside
– doff one's hat to or doff one's cap to : to show respect to : SALUTE