Emily Dickinson Lexicon

OF'FER, v.i.

1. To present itself; to be at hand. The occasion offers, and the youth complies. Dryden.
2. To present verbally; to declare a willingness. He offered to accompany his brother.
3. To make an attempt. We came close to the shore and offered to land. Bacon. Formerly with at. I will not offer at that I can not master. [Obs.] Bacon.