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Prof"fer (?), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Proffered (?); p. pr. & vb. n. Proffering.] [OE. profren, proferen, F. proférer, 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.
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I reck not what wrong that thou me profre. Chaucer.
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2. To essay or attempt of one's own accord; to undertake, or propose to undertake. [R.] Milton.
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Prof"fer, n. 1. An offer made; something proposed for acceptance by another; a tender; as, proffers of peace or friendship.
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He made a proffer to lay down his commission. Clarendon.
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2. Essay; attempt. [R.] Bacon.
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