convoy

name

1. A village in County Donegal, Ireland (Irish grid ref C 2101).
2. A village in Tully Township, Van Wert County, Ohio, United States, named after the Irish village.

noun

Etymology: 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”).

1. One or more merchant ships sailing in company to the same general destination under the protection of naval vessels.
2. A group of vehicles travelling together for safety, especially one with an escort.

   “'Cause we got a great big convoy Rockin' through the night. Yeah, we got a great big convoy Ain't she a beautiful sight? Come on and join our convoy Ain't nothin' gonna get in our way. We gonna roll this truckin' convoy 'Cross the USA.”

3. The act of convoying; protection.

verb

Etymology: 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”).

1. To escort a group of vehicles, and provide protection.

   “A frigate convoys a merchantman.”

   “I know ye skilful to convoy / The total freight of hope and joy / Into rude and homely nooks, / Shed mocking lustres on shelf of books, […]”

2. To travel under convoy.