Proffer

v. t. [imp. & p. p. PROFFERED; p. pr. & vb. n. PROFFERING.] [Lat. proferre, to bring forth or forward, to offer, from pro, forward, and ferre, to bring; It. proferire, O. It. proferere, Sp. & Pg. proferir, Pr. proferir, Fr. proférer.]

1Sense 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.

2Sense 2. To essay or attempt of one's own accord; to undertake. [Rare.]

None So hardy as to proffer or accept Alone the dreadful voyage. Milton.

n. 1. 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. Clarendon.

2Sense 2. Essay; attempt. [Rare.] Bacon.