convoy.
One or more merchant ships sailing in company to the same general destination under the protection of naval vessels.
Meaning & usage
One or more merchant ships sailing in company to the same general destination under the protection of naval vessels.
A group of vehicles travelling together for safety, especially one with an escort.
The act of convoying; protection.
Where this word comes from
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”).
To escort a group of vehicles, and provide protection.
A frigate convoys a merchantman.
To travel under convoy.
Where this word comes from
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”).
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