Early 19th century; earliest use found in George Faber (1773–1854), Church of England clergyman and religious writer. From classical Latin nāvis ship + -form.
Definition of naviform in US English:
naviform
adjectiveˈnavɪfɔːm
Boat-shaped; = "navicular".
Origin
Early 19th century; earliest use found in George Faber (1773–1854), Church of England clergyman and religious writer. From classical Latin nāvis ship + -form.