doffed

/dɔft/ /dɑft/

verb

(clothing) To remove or take off, especially of clothing.

Examples :

"As he entered the temple, he respectfully doffed his hat. "

verb

To remove or tip a hat, as in greeting, salutation or as a mark of respect.

Examples :

"The rustics doffed their hats at the clergy."

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verb

To get rid of, to throw off.

Examples :

"Doff that stupid idea: it would never work."

action wear

verb

To strip; to divest; to undress.

Examples :

"He doffed his jacket as he walked in from the cold. "

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Meanings

Examples :

"As he entered the temple, he respectfully doffed his hat. "

Examples :

"The rustics doffed their hats at the clergy."

Examples :

"Doff that stupid idea: it would never work."

Examples :

"He doffed his jacket as he walked in from the cold. "

Related Words

greeting verb

To welcome in a friendly manner, either in person or through another means e.g. writing or over the phone/internet

especially adverb

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

rustics noun

A (sometimes unsophisticated) person from a rural area.

respect noun

An attitude of consideration or high regard

entered verb

To go or come into an enclosed or partially enclosed space.

remove noun

The act of removing something.

respectfully adverb

In a respectful manner.

clergy noun

Body of persons, such as ministers, sheiks, priests and rabbis, who are trained and ordained for religious service.

clothing verb

To adorn or cover with clothing; to dress; to supply clothes or clothing.

salutation noun

A greeting, salute, or address; a hello.

undress noun

Partial or informal dress for women, as worn in the home rather than in public.

temple noun

A house of worship, especially: