AEGIS


Meaning of AEGIS in English

[ 'i:dʒɪs ]

■ noun

1》 the protection, backing, or support of someone.

2》 (in classical art and mythology) an attribute of certain gods represented as a goatskin shield.

Origin

C17: via L. from Gk aigis 'shield of Zeus'.

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