In 5–6 Sc. -ar. [f. CONVOY v. + -ER1, -AR2.] One that convoys, a conductor: a. a guide; † b. a manager; c. a convoy-ship.
c. 1470. Henry, Wallace, VII. 1253. Conuoyar offt scho was to gud Wallace.
1513. Douglas, Æneis, VII. vi. 87. Bellona … sall stand by, To be convoyar of the mariage.
1666. Lond. Gaz., No. 72/3. Four Fireships … formerly Convoyers to the Herring Busses.
