'proffer' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'profrer,' where 'pro-' meant 'forth' and 'frer' meant 'to bring.'

'profrer' transformed into the Middle English word 'profferen,' and eventually became the modern English word 'proffer.'

Initially, it meant 'to bring forth,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to offer or present something for acceptance.'