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.