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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Quotation dates: 1490-1538
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Profer, Proffer, v.1 Also: (Preferrit ppl. adj.) [ME and e.m.E. profer (14th c.), proffer (c 1400), OF proférer (c 1265 in Larousse), L. prōfer-re to bring forth, to utter.] To utter, pronounce (words). — c1490 Irland Asl. MS 14/25.
To thire wordis profferit be the prest assistis the werteu of God a1538 Abell 97b.
He answert in extremis quhen schantlie he mycht profer the word Hang thame all on a gallos
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