doff \DOF\, transitive verb:
1. To take off, as an article of clothing.
2. To tip or remove (one's hat).
3. To put aside; to rid oneself of.
(from today's dictionary word a day)
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I think I need to do some doffing.
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1 comment:
Instead of transitive, I thought it said transvestite. Very interesting in the context of doff. Or maybe it's just late. :)
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