Emily Dickinson Lexicon

PROF'FER, v.t. [L. profero; pro and fero, to bear; It. profferere, profferire; Sp. proferir; Fr. proferer.]

1. To offer for acceptance; as, to profer a gift; to proffer services; to proffer friendship.
2. To essay or attempt of one's own accord. None / So hardy as to proffer or accept / Alone the dreadful voyage. – Milton.