Where does “aegis” come from?
aegis (Latin) comes from Ancient Greek αἰγίς, from Ancient Greek αἴξ, from Proto-Indo-European h₂eyǵ- — goat; oak.
aegis (Latin): the aegis
Definitions
- the aegis
Ancestry of “aegis”, step by step
aegis traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Ancient Greek αἰγίς
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ancient Greek | αἰγίς | the aegis; a shield of Zeus or cloak of Athena; a... |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | αἴξ | goat; a kind of waterfowl, possibly a goose; "In... |
| 3 | Proto-Indo-European | h₂eyǵ- | goat; oak |
via Ancient Greek αἰγῐ́ς
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ancient Greek | αἰγῐ́ς | storm |