n. [ L. navarchus, Gr. nay`archo`s; nay^s ship + 'archo`s chief. ] (Gr. Antiq.) The commander of a fleet. Mitford. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ Gr. nayarchi`a. ] Nautical skill or experience. [ Obs. ] Sir W. Petty. [ 1913 Webster ]