Defn: The commander of a fleet. Mitford.
NAVARCHY
Na"varch*y, n. Etym: [Gr.
Defn: Nautical skill or experience. [Obs.] ir W. Petty.
NAVARRESE
Na`var*rese" ( or , a.
Defn: Of or pertaining to Navarre.
— n. sing. & pl.
Defn: A native or inhabitant of Navarre; the people of Navarre.
NAVE Nave, n. Etym: [AS. nafu; akin to D. naaf, G. nabe, OHG. naba, Icel. nöf, Dan. nav, Sw. naf, Skr. nabhi nave and navel: cf. L. umbo boss of a shield. *260. Cf. Navel.]
1. The block in the center of a wheel, from which the spokes radiate, and through which the axle passes; — called also hub or hob.
2. The navel. [Obs.] hak.
NAVE Nave, n. Etym: [F. nef, fr. L. navis ship, to which the church was often likened; akin to Gr. naca boat, G. nachen, Icel. nökkvi; cf. L. nare to swim, float. Cf. Nausea, Nautical, Naval.] (Arch.)