Posted on 09/19/2013 4:44:28 AM PDT by secret garden
In order that we might all raise the level of discourse and expand our language abilities, here is the daily post of "Word for the Day".
aegis (EE-jis) noun
Protection, support, guidance, or sponsorship of a particular person or organization.
Example sentence:
"The French hope that by April an African force will have come under the UN's aegis.
--"The Battle Moves to the Mountains; The Economist (London, UK); Feb 9, 2013.
Etymology:
From Latin aegis, from Greek aigis (goatskin), from aix (goat). Aigis was the name of the shield or breastplate of Zeus or Athena in Greek mythology. It was made of goatskin. Earliest documented use: 1704.
The sentence must, in some way, relate to the news of the day. The Review threads are linked for your edification. ;-)
Practice makes perfect.....post on....
Review Thread One: Word For The Day, Thursday 11/14/02: Raffish
Review Thread Two: Word For The Day, Tuesday 1/14/03: Roister
Review Thread Three: Word For The Day, Tuesday 1/28/03: Obdurate
WFB's attempt to emulate us ; ) No pushing at the door please!
The Chesney concert was a new low. People showed up in the morning for an 8 pm concert. Police asked the lots to open way earlier than the usual 5 hour limit.
So rednecks burned in the sun for 8-10 hours, got drunk and rowdy and left mountains of garbage. Including human waste.
Who shows up that early for assigned seats?
Rednecks who want to sit out in the sun all day and drink.
Only way to appreciate country music.
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