Prof"fer (?), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Proffered (?); p. pr. & vb. n. Proffering.] [OE. profren, proferen, F. prof'erer, 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.
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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.
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