Definition

Adjective

  • Anything or a person related to a navy.

Origin

16th century. From the Latin word navalis, and possibly the Greek word naus, both meaning ships or pertaining to ships.

Comments

Fairly self-explanatory today, but the etymology would suggest it used to be solely related to ships.

References

Rogers, J.G. (1985). Origins of Sea Terms. Mystic Seaport.