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sage

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1sage

adj \ˈsāj\
sag·ersag·est

Definition of SAGE

1
a : wise through reflection and experience b archaic : grave, solemn
2
: proceeding from or characterized by wisdom, prudence, and good judgment <sage advice>
sage·ly adverb
sage·ness noun

Examples of SAGE

  1. <a sage suggestion that she think long and hard before deciding to marry at such a young age>

Origin of SAGE

Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Vulgar Latin *sapius, from Latin sapere to taste, have good taste, be wise; akin to Oscan sipus knowing, Old Saxon ansebbian to perceive
First Known Use: 14th century

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