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Convoy

2 entries found.

  1. 1convoy (transitive verb)
  2. 2convoy (noun)

Main Entry:
1con·voy Listen to the pronunciation of 1convoy Listen to the pronunciation of 1convoy
Pronunciation:
\ˈkän-ˌvȯi, kən-ˈ\
Function:
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
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