aegis |
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| 1. | [ noun ] kindly endorsement and guidance | |
| Synonyms: | protection auspices | |
| Examples: | "the tournament was held under the auspices of the city council" |
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| Related terms: | endorsement | |
| 2. | [ noun ] (military) armor plate that protects the chest; the front part of a cuirass | |
| Synonyms: | egis breastplate | |
| Related terms: | armor_plate plastron chain_mail body_armor | |
