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Webster 1913 Edition


navarchy

na′varch-y

(nā′värk-y̆)
,
Noun.
[Gr.
ναυαρχία
.]
Nautical skill or experience.
[Obs.]
Sir W. Petty.

Webster 1828 Edition


Navarchy

NAVARCHY

,
Noun.
[from L. And admiral.] Knowledge of managing ships.

Definition 2024


navarchy

navarchy

English

Noun

navarchy (uncountable)

  1. (obsolete) Nautical skill or experience.
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