Navy
From the English word for a sea force, fleet or armed forces of the sea, ultimately from Old French navie and Latin navigia, plural of navigium meaning 'boat' or 'vessel'. Also refers to a dark blue color associated with naval uniforms.
Meaning and origin
Navy is a modern name drawn directly from the English word for a maritime military force.
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