Of*fend"ress (?), n. A woman who offends. Shak.
{ Of*fense", Of*fence" } (?), n. [F., fr. L. offensa. See Offend.] 1.
The act of offending in any sense; esp., a crime or a sin, an affront
or an injury.
Who was delivered for our offenses, and was raised again for our
justification.
Rom. iv. 25.
I have given my opinion against the authority of two great men, but
I hope without offense to their memories.
Dryden.