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(), v. t.[imp. & p. p.Proffered (); p. pr. & vb. n.Proffering.] [OE. profren, proferen, F. profrer, 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. 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. スポンサード リンク
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