Definitions for egis

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egis e·gis

Spelling: [ee-jis]

IPA: /ˈi dʒɪs/

Egis is a 4 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 5 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 6 points.

You can make 21 anagrams from letters in egis (egis).

Definitions for egis

noun

1. aegis.
2. Classical Mythology. the shield or breastplate of Zeus or Athena, bearing at its center the head of the Gorgon.
3. protection; support:
4. sponsorship; auspices:

Origin of egis

1695-1705; Latin Greek aigís shield of Zeus or Athena, probably from aig- (stem of aíx goat) + -is noun suffix, from a type of shield made of goatskin