doff

Short definition from Wiktionary

Verb

1. 1
   To remove or take off (something worn on the body such as armour or clothing, or something carried).
2. 2
   To remove or take off (something worn on the body such as armour or clothing, or something carried): To remove or tip (a hat or other headwear) in greeting or salutation, or as a mark of respect.
3. 3
   To undress (oneself); to divest, to strip.
4. 4
   To cast aside or get rid of (something), to throw off.
5. 5
   To remove (a bobbin or spindle which is full of spun yarn) from a spinning frame for replacement with an empty one.
6. 6
   To remove (small pieces of cotton or other plant fibre, etc.) from a carding cylinder.
7. 7
   To put off or turn away (someone) with an excuse, etc.
8. 8
   To remove or tip a hat or other headwear in greeting or salutation, or as a mark of respect.
9. 9
   Followed by with: to remove or take off something worn on the body, or something carried.

Noun

1. 1
   Followed by off: an act of putting off or turning away someone with an excuse, etc.