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Proffer

Proffer Meaning & Definition
Proffer Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Proffer?

[n] a proposal offered for acceptance or rejection
[v] present for acceptance or rejection; ; "She offered us all a cold drink"

Synonyms | Synonyms for Proffer: offer | proposition | suggestion

Related Terms | Find terms related to Proffer:

See Also | advance | approach | breath | feeler | ghost | give | hint | intimation | overture | proposal | tender | touch | trace

Proffer In Webster's Dictionary

\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.
\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.

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