PROF'FER, verb transitive [Latin profero; pro and fero, to bear.] 1. To offer for acceptance; as, to proffer a gift; to proffer services; to proffer friendship. 2. To essay or attempt of one's own accord. So hardy as to proffer or accept Alone the dreadful voyage. PROF'FER, noun An offer made; something proposed for acceptance by another; as proffers of peace or friendship. He made a proffer to lay down his commission of command in the army. 1. Essay; attempt.
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