n. (pl. -archies) 1.(古希腊)三层桨(座)战船司令官的职务。 2.三层桨(座)战船司令官之统称。 3.为国家建造、维修三层桨(座)战船的制度。
A Trierarchy is a debt similar to a tax, and a duty similar to being conscripted, in the Navy of ancient Athens this type of obligation is called a liturgy. The person (or persons) up on whom the duty fell is called a Trierarch.