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sage (1)

sage [ sayj ]


noun  (plural sa·ges)
Definition:
 
wise person: somebody who is regarded as knowledgeable, wise, and experienced, especially a man of advanced years revered for his wisdom and good judgment



adjective  (comparative sa·ger, superlative sa·gest)
Definition:
 
wise: having or showing great wisdom, especially that gained from long experience of life

[14th century. < French. < Latin sapere "be wise, have taste"]

sage·ly adverb
sage·ness noun
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