Found 2 items, similar to proffer.
English → English (WordNet) Definition: proffer proffer n : a proposal offered for acceptance or rejection; “it was a suggestion we couldn't refuse” [syn: suggestion, proposition] v : present for acceptance or rejection; “She offered us all a cold drink” [syn: offer]
English → English (gcide) Definition: Proffer Proffer \Prof"fer\, n. 1. An offer made; something proposed for acceptance by another; a tender; as, proffers of peace or friendship. [1913 Webster] He made a proffer to lay down his commission. --Clarendon. [1913 Webster] 2. Essay; attempt. [R.] --Bacon. [1913 Webster] Proffer \Prof"fer\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Proffered; p. pr. & vb. n. Proffering.] [OE. profren, proferen, F. prof['e]rer, 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]