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Don't keep it to yourself! Add it HERE! He had never contemplated the possession of power except under the aegis of some commanding chief. She was like as if she would array a battle, with a spear in her hand, and a golden helmet, and the aegis about her shoulders. The demonstration of 30th March and 6th April could have been held under any other aegis us under that of Satyagrah.
New Word List Word List. Save This Word! See synonyms for aegis on Thesaurus. Classical Mythology. Full Definition of aegis. Synonyms for aegis Synonyms ammunition , armor , buckler , cover , defense , guard , protection , safeguard , screen , security , shield , wall , ward Visit the Thesaurus for More.
Aegis Has Greek and Latin Roots We borrowed "aegis" from Latin, but the word ultimately derives from the Greek noun aigis, which means "goatskin. Examples of aegis in a Sentence having no claim to the land under the aegis of the law, the cattle baron decided to claim it by force a medical study that was questioned by many because it was done under the aegis of a major pharmaceutical company.
First Known Use of aegis 15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1. Learn More About aegis. Time Traveler for aegis The first known use of aegis was in the 15th century See more words from the same century. Listen to Our Podcast About aegis. Get Word of the Day delivered to your inbox! Sign Up. From the Editors at Merriam-Webster.
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