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doffing

The correct spelling is doffing.

How to pronounce doffing

verb

Say it like: Dof-fin-g

The correct spelling is doffing. (clothing) To remove or take off, especially of clothing. For example: "The rustics doffed their hats at the clergy."

Usage Examples

The rustics doffed their hats at the clergy.

Doff that stupid idea: it would never work.

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.(clothing) To remove or take off, especially of clothing.
  2. 2.To remove or tip a hat, as in greeting, salutation or as a mark of respect.
  3. 3.To get rid of, to throw off.
  4. 4.To strip; to divest; to undress.

noun

  1. 1.The act by which an item of clothing is doffed.

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