Es‐cort″ (?), v. t. [imp. & p. p.Escorted; p. pr. & vb. n.Escorting.] [Cf. F. escorter, It. scortare. See Escort, n.] To attend with a view to guard and protect; to accompany as safeguard; to give honorable or ceremonious attendance to; — used esp. with reference to journeys or excursions on land; as, to escort a public functionary, or a lady; to escort a baggage wagon.
Syn. — To accompany; attend. See Accompany.