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埃癸斯 — meaning in English

āi guǐ sī

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English meaning

  • aegis noun Protection, support, or sponsorship provided by a powerful person or organization.

Senses

埃癸斯 is used for these senses in English:

  • aegis (Greek mythology, Roman mythology) A mythological shield associated with the Greek deities Zeus and Athena (and their Roman counterparts Jupiter and Minerva) shown as a short cloak made of goatskin worn on the shoulders, more as an emblem of power and protection than a military shield. The aegis of Athena or Minerva is usually shown with a border of snakes and with the head of Medusa in the center. [from early 17th c.]