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.
Origin of navy
1300–50; Middle English
navie < Middle French < Vulgar Latin
*navia, equivalent to Latin
nāv(is) ship +
-ia
-y3
OTHER WORDS FROM navy
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British Dictionary definitions for navy
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