fall off

Meaning

Verb

  • To become detached or to drop from.
  • To diminish in size, value, etc.
  • To change the direction of the sail so as to point in a direction that is more down wind; to bring the bow leeward.

Origin

  • From fall + off; and also dissimilated from Middle English offallen, from Old English offeallan.

Modern English dictionary

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