Proffer /(?)/

Prof·fer

Proffer

v. t.

imp. & p. p. Proffered; p. pr. & vb. n. Proffering

  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.
    I reck not what wrong that thou me profre.
  2. To essay or attempt of one's own accord; to undertake, or propose to undertake. [R.]

Proffer

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.
  2. Essay; attempt. [R.]