This week's theme: nothing really, just miscellaneous and ordinary words I find interesting.

doff

Meaning:
To remove (usually something worn and usually a hat) as a sign of respect or greeting.

Example:
"Mr. Poe Light doffed his hat and held the door open to the old lady with the cane."

Digression Point:
I think this is a dying gesture, unfortunately.  Can't remember the last time I saw somebody doff, or even just tip, a hat (or a baseball cap) to someone in greeting.  Signs of the times.  Nowadays, Who cares what you're wearing when you nuke your frozen dinner and everyone sits in the living room watching TV.