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. [ 1913 Webster ] I reck not what wrong that thou me profre. Chaucer. [ 1913 Webster ] 2. To essay or attempt of one's own accord; to undertake, or propose to undertake. [ R. ] Milton. [ 1913 Webster ] |