Hypertext Webster Gateway: "Convoying"
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) (web1913)
Convoy \Con*voy"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Convoyed}; p. pr. & vb.
n. {Convoying}.] [F. convoyer, OF. conveier, convoier. See
{Convey}.]
To accompany for protection, either by sea or land; to attend
for protection; to escort; as, a frigate convoys a
merchantman.
I know ye skillful to convoy The total freight of hope
and joy. --Emerson.
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