doffs
Takes hat off
Doffs is the third-person singular of doff, meaning to remove or take off.
The word applies especially to hats and clothing: He doffs his cap to the ladies.
Doff is the opposite of don, both words being contractions of "do off" and "do on." The usage is somewhat formal or old-fashioned.
Expression of deep respect
- tributeOffering of respect
- reverenceProfound admiring respect
- deferenceYielding to another's judgment
- honorHigh regard, moral dignity
esteem · admiration · veneration · salutation · recognition · courtesy · chivalry · gallantry
Gestural sign of honor
- bowRespectful forward inclination
- nodBrief head tilt
- waveOscillating motion through medium
- acknowledgmentConfirmation of receipt
greeting · farewell · flourish · curtsy · genuflection
Garment for the head
- capCovering for top
- helmetProtective head covering
- garmentArticle of clothing
- coatOuter garment or layer
jacket · cloak · headgear · gloves · veil · mask · bonnet · beret
Old and outdated
- vintageQuality from past eras
- quaintAttractively unfamiliar, outdated
- chivalrousHonorably courteous and brave
- gentlemanlyWell-mannered and honorable
Victorian · Edwardian · courtly · bygone · traditional · old-world · nostalgic · formal
homage
Expression of deep respect
honor · esteem · admiration · veneration · salutation · recognition · courtesy · chivalry · gallantry · politeness
salute
Gestural sign of honor
acknowledgment · greeting · farewell · flourish · curtsy · genuflection
hat
Garment for the head
coat · jacket · cloak · headgear · gloves · veil · mask · bonnet · beret · fedora
antiquated
Old and outdated
- vintageQuality from past eras
- quaintAttractively unfamiliar, outdated
- chivalrousHonorably courteous and brave
gentlemanly · Victorian · Edwardian · courtly · bygone · traditional · old-world · nostalgic · formal · ceremonial