auspices, protection, aegis
(noun) kindly endorsement and guidance; “the tournament was held under the auspices of the city council”
breastplate, aegis, egis
(noun) armor plate that protects the chest; the front part of a cuirass
Source: WordNet® 3.1
aegis (plural aegises or aegides)
(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.]
(figuratively) Usually as under the aegis: guidance, protection; endorsement, sponsorship.
Synonyms: auspices, protection, patronage
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Source: Wiktionary
Æ"gis, n. Etym: [L. aegis, fr. Gr.
Definition: A shield or protective armor; -- applied in mythology to the shield of Jupiter which he gave to Minerva. Also fig.: A shield; a protection.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
31 March 2025
(adjective) done or made using whatever is available; “crossed the river on improvised bridges”; “the survivors used jury-rigged fishing gear”; “the rock served as a makeshift hammer”
According to Guinness World Records, the largest coffee press is 230 cm (7 ft 6 in) in height and 72 cm (2 ft 4 in) in diameter and was created by Salzillo Tea and Coffee (Spain) in Murcia, Spain, in February 2007. The cafetière consists of a stainless steel container, a filtering piston, and a superior lid.
