Nau'tic or Nau'tic-al, a.

a. [Fr. nautique, It. & Sp. nautico, Lat. nauticus, Gr. ναυτικός, from ναύτης, Lat. nauta, navita, a seaman, sailor, from Gr. ναῦς, Lat. navis, ship.] Pertaining to seamen or navigators, or to the art of navigation; as, nautical skill; a nautical almanac.

Synonyms—Naval; marine; maritime. See NAVAL.