All 6 Uses of
proffer
in
The Aeneid
- Must I attend Pygmalion's cruelty, Or till Hyarba shall in triumph lead A queen that proudly scorn'd his proffer'd bed?†
Book 4 *
- Let not the Trojans, with a feign'd pretense Of proffer'd peace, delude the Latian prince.†
Book 7
- Mad Pandarus steps forth, with vengeance vow'd For Bitias' death, and threatens thus aloud: "These are not Ardea's walls, nor this the town Amata proffers with Lavinia's crown: 'T is hostile earth you tread.†
Book 9
- Nor wage I wars unjust: your king denied My proffer'd friendship, and my promis'd bride; Left me for Turnus.†
Book 11
- Such balmy words he pour'd, but all in vain: The proffer'd med'cine but provok'd the pain.†
Book 12
- Iapis was at hand to prove his art, Whose blooming youth so fir'd Apollo's heart, That, for his love, he proffer'd to bestow His tuneful harp and his unerring bow.†
Book 12
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