Shield (7)
<span class="explanation-format__ClueExplanation">'<span class="explanation-format__original">shield</span>' is the definition.<br/ ><span class="explanation-format__explanation">(I know that shield is a more specific form of protect)</span><br/ ><br/ >This is the entire clue.<br/ ></span>
(Other definitions for protect that I've seen before include "Keep from danger" , "Keep from harm" , "Take care of" , "Keep safe" , "Safeguard" .)
<span class="explanation-format__ClueExplanation">'<span class="explanation-format__original">shield</span>' is the definition.<br/ ><span class="explanation-format__explanation">(aegis is a kind of shield)</span><br/ ><br/ >This is the entire clue.<br/ ></span>
(Other definitions for aegis that I've seen before include "Protection or sponsorship" , "Protection (of someone)" , "strong defence" , "Protection or support" , "Custody" .)
<span class="explanation-format__ClueExplanation">'<span class="explanation-format__original">shield</span>' is the definition.<br/ ><span class="explanation-format__explanation">(I know that shield is a more specific form of protect)</span><br/ ><br/ >This is the entire clue.<br/ ></span>
(Other definitions for defend that I've seen before include "Help or protect against attack" , "Maintain against attack" , "Protect - guard" , "Protect, fight back" , "Resist an attack" .)