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proffer |
3 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: 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. From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Proffer \Prof"fer\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Proffered}; p. pr & vb n. {Proffering}.] [OE. profren proferen F. prof['e]rer, 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. From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]: proffer n : a proposal offered for acceptance or rejection [syn: {suggestion}, {proposition}] v : present for acceptance or rejection; ; "She offered us all a cold drink" [syn: {offer}]
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