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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.
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And made us doff our easy robes of peace. Shak.
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At night, or in the rain,
He dons a surcoat which he doffs at morn. Emerson.
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2. To strip; to divest; to undress.
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Heaven's King, who doffs himself our flesh to wear. Crashaw.
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Doff, v. i. To put off dress; to take off the hat.
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