† ˈoff-ˈcap, v. Obs. nonce-wd.
[f. the expression Off caps!]
intr. To take off or doff the cap, in reverence or respect to (a person). So † off-cap n., doffing of the cap.
| 1604 Shakes. Oth. i. i. 10 Three Great-ones of the Cittie, (In personall suite to make me his Lieutenant) Off-capt to him. 1606 tr. Rollock's Comm. 2 Thess. 170 (Jam.) They are enemies,..all their doings, becking, and off-cap, and good dayes..are fained. |