Proffer
Pronunciation : Prof"fer
Part of Speech : v.
Etymology : [OE. profren, proferen, F. prof?rer, fr. L. proferre to bring forth or forward, to offer; pro forward + ferre to bring. See Bear to produce.]
Definition : 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.
t. [imp. & p. p. Proffered; p. pr. & vb. n. Proffering.]
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
Pronunciation : Prof"fer
Part of Speech : n.
Definition : 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.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913