First Known Use: 14th century
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1proffer
verb prof·fer \ˈprä-fər\
: to offer or give (something) to someone
prof·feredprof·fer·ing \-f(ə-)riŋ\
Full Definition of PROFFER
transitive verb
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Origin of PROFFER
Middle English profren, from Anglo-French profrer, proffrir, porofrir, from por- forth (from Latin pro-) + offrir to offer — more at pro-
2proffer
noun
Definition of PROFFER
: offer, suggestion
First Known Use of PROFFER
14th century
Related to PROFFER
- Synonyms
- offer, proposal, proposition, suggestion
PROFFERED Defined for Kids
proffer
verb prof·fer \ˈprä-fər\
prof·feredprof·fer·ing
Definition of PROFFER for Kids
: 1offer 1
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