(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.]

July 9th, 2026

(West Country, Exmoor) Synonym of bad-tempered.

July 8th, 2026

(archaic) A rude, uncultured or rowdy girl or woman.

July 7th, 2026

(computing, of an algorithm) For a given particular input, always producing the same output through the same sequence of states.

July 6th, 2026