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.]