navy
[ ney-vee ]
/ ˈneɪ vi /
noun, plural na·vies.
the whole body of warships and auxiliaries belonging to a country or ruler.
(often initial capital letter) the complete body of such warships together with their officers and enlisted personnel, equipment, yards, etc., constituting the sea power of a nation.
(often initial capital letter) the department of government charged with its management.
Archaic. a fleet of ships.
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Origin of navy
1300–50; Middle English navie < Middle French < Vulgar Latin *navia, equivalent to Latin nāv(is) ship + -ia -y3
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navy
/ (ˈneɪvɪ) /
noun plural -vies
the warships and auxiliary vessels of a nation or ruler
the navy (often capital) the branch of a country's armed services comprising such ships, their crews, and all their supporting services and equipment
short for navy blue
archaic, or literary a fleet of ships
(as modifier)a navy custom
Word Origin for navy
C14: via Old French from Vulgar Latin nāvia (unattested) ship, from Latin nāvis ship
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