Definitions for: Aegis


[n] kindly endorsement and guidance; "the tournament was held under the auspices of the city council"
[n] armor plate that protects the chest; the front part of a cuirass



Webster (1913) Definition: [AE]"gis, n. [L. aegis, fr. Gr. ? a goat skin, a shield,
? goat, or fr. ? to rush.]
A shield or protective armor; -- applied in mythology to the
shield of Jupiter which he gave to Minerva. Also fig.: A
shield; a protection.

Synonyms: auspices, breastplate, egis, protection

See Also: armor plate, armor plating, armour plate, body armor, body armour, cataphract, coat of mail, endorsement, plate armor, plate armour, suit of armor, suit of armour

 Try our:
Scrabble Word Finder

Scrabble Cheat

Words With Friends Cheat

Hanging With Friends Cheat

Scramble With Friends Cheat

Ruzzle Cheat



Related Resources:
w letter animals
animals begin with d