ae·gis also e·gis
(  j s)
n.
1. Protection: a child whose
welfare is now under the aegis of the courts.
2. Sponsorship; patronage: a
concert held under the aegis of the parents' association.
3. Guidance, direction, or control: a music program developed under the aegis of the
conductor.
4. Greek Mythology The goatskin shield or
breastplate of Zeus or Athena. Athena's shield carried at its center the head of
Medusa.
[Latin, from Greek aigis, goatskin, skin shield,
aegis, from aix, aig-,
goat.]
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Sam and his schooling are now under the aegis of the USA Tennis Association.
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