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 ]

prop. n. The name of a naval battle in the War of Greek Independence (1827), at which the Turkish and Egyptian fleet was defeated by the allied fleet.
Syn. -- battle of Navarino. [ WordNet 1.5 ]

prop. a. Of or pertaining to Navarre. -- n. sing. & pl. A native or inhabitant of Navarre; the people of Navarre. [ 1913 Webster ]