† archiguˈbernacyn. [Latin archigubernus chief pilot] Obsolete office of governor-in-chief.
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1665 T. H.Exact Surv. Affaires Netherlands 231 They did that at the Sea by an Archigubernacy, or chief Governour and Admiral.