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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Proffering, vbl. n. [ME and e.m.E. profryng (Wyclif), proferyng (1472–3), proffring (1546).] Offering (Proffer v. 1). —1482–3 Acta Aud. in Acta Conc. II cxxv.
The sadis landis war … redemit be the proffering of blak mone be the said James to the said Thomas
