Idioms

do off (something)

do off (something)

To remove an article of clothing (from someone or oneself). Now obsolete other than in literary writing. The knight did off his helm to reveal his face to the king. Sir, you cannot do off your trousers in polite company! I did off my dressing gown when my attendants brought in my attire for the evening.
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