Doff

Pronunciation: /dɔf/

Definitions of doff

verb to remove (an item of clothing)

Example Sentences

A1 She doffed her hat as a sign of respect.

A2 The knight doffed his helmet before entering the castle.

B1 The butler doffed his jacket before serving dinner.

B2 In some cultures, it is customary to doff your shoes before entering a home.

C1 The conductor doffed his hat to acknowledge the applause from the audience.

C2 As a gesture of goodwill, the politician doffed his cap to the crowd.

Examples of doff in a Sentence

formal The gentleman proceeded to doff his hat as a sign of respect.

informal He casually doffed his cap before entering the room.

slang She doffed her sunglasses and winked at him.

figurative It's time to doff the old ways of thinking and embrace a new perspective.

Grammatical Forms of doff

• past tense: doffed
• plural: doffs
• comparative: more doff
• superlative: most doff
• present tense: doffs
• future tense: will doff
• perfect tense: have doffed
• continuous tense: is doffing
• singular: doff
• positive degree: doff
• infinitive: to doff
• gerund: doffing
• participle: doffed

Origin and Evolution of doff

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'doff' originated from Middle English, derived from the Old English word 'dōn of', meaning 'to do off'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'doff' has evolved to mean 'to remove or take off (a hat or item of clothing) as a gesture of respect or greeting.'