Offcap

verb

verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb
  1. 1
    To take off the cap by way of obeisance or salutation. obsolete, rare

    "Three Great-ones of the Cittie, (In perſonall ſuite to make me his Lieutenant) Off-capt to him"

Example

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"Three Great-ones of the Cittie, (In perſonall ſuite to make me his Lieutenant) Off-capt to him"

Etymology

From off- + cap.

Related phrases

take off

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