offerer

noun

of·​fer·​er
variants or offeror
ˈȯf(ə)rə(r),
ˈäf-
plural -s
1
: one that offers : one that makes an offer or an offering
offerer of a bribe
offerer of a sacrifice
2
now usually offeror : one that communicates an offer (as of purchase) to another
offeror and offeree have agreed on terms of the contract

Word History

Etymology

Middle English offerer, from offeren to offer + -er

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“Offerer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/offerer. Accessed 4 Dec. 2024.

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