Of″fer (?), n. [Cf. F. offre, fr. offrir to offer, fr. L. offerre. See Offer, v. t.] 1. The act of offering, bringing forward, proposing, or bidding; a proffer; a first advance. “This offer comes from mercy.” Shak.
2. That which is offered or brought forward; a proposal to be accepted or rejected; a sum offered; a bid.
When offers are disdained, and love denied. Pope.
3. Attempt; endeavor; essay; as, he made an offer to catch the ball. “Some offer and attempt.” South.