Aegis
WordNet
noun
(1) Kindly endorsement and guidance
"The tournament was held under the auspices of the city council"
(2) Armor plate that protects the chest; the front part of a cuirass
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Etymology
From , from , from .
Noun
- A mythological shield associated with Zeus and Athena shown as a short cloak consisting of a goatskin. The aegis of Athena is usually shown with a border of snakes and with the head of Medusa in the center. The aegis is more an emblem of protection and power than an actual military shield.
- Protection, guidance. Usually used as ‘under the aegis’ because of its origin as protection of the shield of Athena.
- Endorsement.
- Sponsorship.