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Definition of proffers - 2 dictionary results

prof⋅fer

[prof-er]
–verb (used with object)
1. to put before a person for acceptance; offer.
–noun
2. the act of proffering.
3. an offer or proposal.

Origin:
1250–1300; ME profren < AF profrer, var. of OF poroffrir, equiv. to por- pro- 1 + offrir to offer


prof⋅fer⋅er, noun


1. volunteer, propose, suggest. See offer.
prof·fer   (prŏf'ər)   
tr.v.   prof·fered, prof·fer·ing, prof·fers
To offer for acceptance; tender. See Synonyms at offer.
n.  The act of proffering; an offer.

[Middle English profren, from Old French poroffrir, profrir : por-, forth (from Latin prō-; see pro-1) + offrir, to offer (from Latin offerre; see offer).]
prof'fer·er n.
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