aegis
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9.9
- noun
- /ˈiːdʒɪs/
- Archaic
:
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- The aegis was an essential piece of armor that shielded the torso from enemy blows.
- Aegis cruiser
- Aegis ships
- Aegis system
She has a certain piece of armor on her chest that's called the Aegis that protects her.
- She has a certain piece of armor on her chest that's called the Aegis that protects her.
Examples
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Heads and altarpiece tableaux in which the queen mother appears as the central figure were cast in bronze, along with aegis plaques and other sculptures.
Academic text (1993) -
She has a certain piece of armor on her chest that's called the Aegis that protects her.
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This fashionable down covering is abundant with 650-ample goose down for lightweight, appreciably accessible aegis against arctic weather conditions.
Blog text (30) -
The knight wore a heavy aegis over his chest to protect himself in battle.
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In ancient times, warriors donned an aegis for added safety during combat.
Synonyms
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3.0
A strong metal covering worn in battle to protect the body
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4.1
Clothing made of strong material that protects the body from bullets and blows
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7.2
A full set of metal plates that cover the body and protect it in battle, often worn by knights
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9.2
A piece of metal armor that covers the chest
Idioms
How Protective
- Archaic
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Surface Forms
Etymology
Aegis comes from an old Greek word aigis meaning 'goat skin'. In myths, this goatskin was made into a strong shield or chest covering for gods, so aegis came to mean a piece of armor that protects the chest.