Meaning
One or more merchant ships sailing in company to the same general destination under the protection of naval vessels.
Etymology
Origin: Middle English
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”).
Synonyms & Antonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
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