Doff (?), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Doffed (?); p. pr. & vb. n. Doffing.] [Do + off. See Do, v. t., 7.]

1.

To put off, as dress; to divest one's self of; hence, figuratively, to put or thrust away; to rid one's self of.

And made us doff our easy robes of peace. Shak.

At night, or in the rain, He dons a surcoat which he doffs at morn. Emerson.

2.

To strip; to divest; to undress.

Heaven's King, who doffs himself our flesh to wear. Crashaw.

 

© Webster 1913.


Doff, v. i.

To put off dress; to take off the hat.

 

© Webster 1913.

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