Definition of aegises Aegises

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What does aegises mean?

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Noun
aegis - armor plate that protects the chest; the front part of a cuirass
		breastplate, egis
		armor plate, armor plating, armour plate, plate armor, plate armour specially hardened steel plate used to protect fortifications or vehicles from enemy fire
		body armor, body armour, cataphract, coat of mail, suit of armor, suit of armour armor that protects the wearer's whole body
aegis - kindly endorsement and guidance; "the tournament was held under the auspices of the city council"
		auspices, protection

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aegis (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.
aegis (Noun)
Protection, guidance. Usually used as ‘under the aegis’ because of its origin as protection of the shield of Athena.
aegis (Noun)
Endorsement.
aegis (Noun)
Sponsorship.

aegis (n.)
A shield or protective armor; -- applied in mythology to the shield of Jupiter which he gave to Minerva. Also fig.: A shield; a protection.