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English noun: aegis

1. aegis (act) kindly endorsement and guidance


SamplesThe tournament was held under the auspices of the city council.


Synonymsauspices, protection


Broader (hypernym)endorsement, indorsement

2. aegis (artifact) armor plate that protects the chest; the front part of a cuirass


Synonymsbreastplate, egis


Broader (hypernym)armor plate, armor plating, armour plate, plate armor, plate armour


Narrower (hyponym)plastron


Part meronymbody armor, body armour, cataphract, coat of mail, suit of armor, suit of armour









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