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convoy

noun
/ˈkɒn.vɔɪ/UK

Etymology

From Middle English, from Old French convoier, another form of conveier, from Vulgar Latin *convio (compare Medieval Latin convio (“to accompany on the way”)), from Latin con- (“together”) + via (“way”).

  1. derived from con-
  2. derived from *convio✻
  3. derived from convoier

Definitions

  1. One or more merchant ships sailing in company to the same general destination under the…

    One or more merchant ships sailing in company to the same general destination under the protection of naval vessels.

  2. A group of vehicles travelling together for safety, especially one with an escort.

    • 'Cause we got a great big convoy Rockin' through the night. Yeah, we got a great big convoy Ain't she a beautiful sight? Come on and join our convoy Ain't nothin' gonna get in our way. We gonna roll this truckin' convoy 'Cross the USA.

  3. The act of convoying

    The act of convoying; protection.

  4. ›+ 4 more definitions

    1. To escort a group of vehicles, and provide protection.

      • A frigate convoys a merchantman.
      • I know ye skilful to convoy / The total freight of hope and joy / Into rude and homely nooks, / Shed mocking lustres on shelf of books, […]

    2. To travel under convoy.

    3. A village in County Donegal, Ireland (Irish grid ref C 2101).

    4. A village in Tully Township, Van Wert County, Ohio, United States, named after the Irish…

      A village in Tully Township, Van Wert County, Ohio, United States, named after the Irish village.

The neighborhood

Derived

convoy coat, lock convoy, unconvoyed

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sense glosses and etymology drawn from English Wiktionary · source · CC-BY-SA