n. Function: noun
1 a boy or man who goes on a date with a girl or woman FF1C; had her pick of escorts to the dance FF1E;
Synonyms: date
Related Words: beau, boyfriend, fellow; cavalier, gallant, squire, vis-à-vis
2 a person who leads or directs another or others in a way or course (as through difficult terrain) FF1C; served as our escort when we drove through the desert FF1E;
Synonyms: guide
Related Words: attendant, companion, guard