The Only Use of
proffer
in
Harry Potter (#5) and the Order of the Phoenix
- 'And you two are clearly Weasleys,' Mrs Longbottom continued, proffering her hand regally to Ron and Ginny in turn.†
Chpt 23
Definition:
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(proffer) to offer somethingin various senses, including:
- to hold something out for someone to take
- to offer a suggestion for acceptance or rejection
- to offer a good or service for sale
- to offer a gift
- to offer peace or friendship