First Known Use: 14th century
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navy
noun na·vy \ˈnā-vē\
: the part of a country's military forces that fights at sea using ships, submarines, airplanes, etc.
plural navies
Full Definition of NAVY
1
: a group of ships : fleet
2
: a nation's ships of war and of logistic support
3
often capitalized : the complete naval establishment of a nation including yards, stations, ships, and personnel
4
: a dark grayish purplish blue
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Origin of NAVY
Middle English navie, from Anglo-French, from Latin navigia ships, from navigare
NAVY Defined for Kids
navy
noun na·vy \ˈnā-vē\
plural navies
Definition of NAVY for Kids
1
: the complete military organization of a nation for warfare at sea
2
: a dark blue
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