Doff
Doff verb - To rid oneself of (a garment).
Usage example: the blazing sun soon had the men doffing their jackets
Nearby Word: doffing
Douse
Douse verb - To rid oneself of (a garment).
Usage example: in those days a gentleman would douse his hat when going indoors
Nearby Word: dousing
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