Na"varch (?), n. [L. navarchus, Gr. nay`archo`s; nay^s ship + 'archo`s
chief.] (Gr. Antiq.) The commander of a fleet. Mitford.
Na"varch*y (?), n. [Gr. nayarchi`a.] Nautical skill or experience.
[Obs.] Sir W. Petty.
Na`var*rese" (? or &?;), a. Of or pertaining to Navarre. -- n. sing. &
pl. A native or inhabitant of Navarre; the people of Navarre.
Nave (nv), n. [AS. nafu; akin to D. naaf, G. nabe, OHG. naba, Icel.
nöf, Dan. nav, Sw. naf, Skr. nbhi nave and navel: cf. L. umbo boss of a
shield. √260. Cf. Navel.] 1. The block in the center of a wheel,
from which the spokes radiate, and through which the axle passes; --
called also hub or hob.