Proffer

Definition of Proffer

Prof´fer

v. t.	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. [imp. & p. p. Proffered ; p. pr. & vb. n. Proffering.] 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.
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.

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