Prŏf'fer1, v. t.
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.]
Sense 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.
Sense 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.