carry v OED ~ v 5 arch or dial for senses 1, 2; EDD v 1 for sense 2.
   1 To navigate or sail (a vessel); to drive (a vehicle).
   1745 CAREW 26-7 One Ship they took laden with Fish, which they afterwards manned, and put a Mid-ship-man Captain of her, giving him Orders to carry her round to St John's; instead of which he carried her into Lisbon, and there disposed of both Ship and Cargo. [1771] 1792 CARTWRIGHT i, 151 I went down to the schooner and carried her to Stage Cove, moored her there... After making a short stay at the stage, I went on board and piloted her up the river. C 71-87 'I'm going to carry the truck over to the harbour now.' This was in St Albans and I soon learned that old and young in that area use the verb 'carry' in the same manner that we use the verb 'drive' and 'bring.'
   2 To escort, guide, conduct (a person).
   1891 Holly Branch 9 ['The road is] a mighty wet one just now, although it would be no trouble to carry yer honor over the bad spots.' P 148-62 Did you carry him over the place?
   3 Phr carry the key: at the seal hunt, to be the last vessel to leave the ice or return to port (1925 Dial Notes v, 327).

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