Defn: That part of the sea at a good distance from the shore, or where there is deep water and no need of a pilot; also, distance from the shore; as, the ship had ten miles offing; we saw a ship in the offing.
OFFISH
Off"ish, a.
Defn: Shy or distant in manner. [Colloq. U.S.]
OFFLET
Off"let, n. Etym: [Off + let.]
Defn: A pipe to let off water.
OFFPRINT
Off"print`, n.
Defn: A reprint or excerpt.
OFFPRINT
Off`print", v. t. [Off + print.]
Defn: To reprint (as an excerpt); as, the articles of some magazines are offprinted from other magazines.
OFFSCOURING
Off"scour`ing, n. Etym: [Off + scour.]