I. ˈkän-ˌvȯi, kən-ˈ transitive verb
Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French convoier, from Old French conveier, from Vulgar Latin * conviare — more at convey
Date: 14th century
: accompany ; especially : to escort for protection
II. ˈkän-ˌvȯi noun
Date: 1523
1. : one that convoys ; especially : a protective escort (as for ships)
2. : the act of convoying
3. : a group convoyed or organized for convenience or protection in moving