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Meaning of doff one's hat to

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

doff

Pronunciation:/dɒf//dɔf//dɑf/

verb

Definitions

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

    Synonyms:take off
    Antonyms:don
  2. To remove or tip a hat, as in greeting, salutation or as a mark of respect.

    Example: The rustics doffed their hats at the clergy.

  3. To get rid of, to throw off.

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

  4. To strip; to divest; to undress.