navy
The origin and history of navy.
Etymology
From Old French navie, "fleet of ships," from Latin navigium, from navis, "ship" — the color sense comes from the traditional dark blue of naval uniforms.
The origin and history of navy.
From Old French navie, "fleet of ships," from Latin navigium, from navis, "ship" — the color sense comes from the traditional dark blue of naval uniforms.
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