Category:Proffer

Prof"fer, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Proffered; p. pr. & vb. n. Proffering.] Etym: [oe. profren, proferen, f. proférer, fr. L. proferre to bring Forth or forward, to offer; pro forward + ferre to bring. See bear to Produce.]

1. To offer for acceptance; to propose to give; to make a tender of; As, to proffer a gift; to proffer services; to proffer friendship. Shak. I reck not what wrong that thou me profre. Chaucer.

2. To essay or attempt of one's own accord; to undertake, or propose To undertake. [r.] Milton.

Proffer Prof"fer, n.

1. An offer made; something proposed for acceptance by another; a Tender; as, proffers of peace or friendship. He made a proffer to lay down his commission. Clarendon.

2. Essay; attempt. [r.] Bacon.