“+ə(r) noun
( -s )
Etymology: Middle English waughter convoy, commander of a convoy, from (assumed) Middle English waughten to guard, convoy + Middle English -er — more at waft
1. specifically : one that wafts ; specifically : a revolving disk or fan for a blower
2. obsolete : a transport or passenger boat or its master ; also : a warship serving as a convoy to such a boat