Tenderer¹

[f. TENDER v.¹ + -ER¹.] One who tenders or makes a formal offer; spec. one who tenders for a proposed contract.

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1650. J. Musgrave, Pressures & Grievances N. C., 21 M^r Chambers at Allhallowes, tenderer of oath for the Lord Newcastle.

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1691. [see TENDER sb.² 3].

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1865. Pall Mall G., 1 Nov., 4. We announced that the workhouse contracts must in future be given to the lowest tenderer.

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