Definition of sage
sager
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sagely
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Examples of sage in a Sentence
a sage suggestion that she think long and hard before deciding to marry at such a young age
Origin and Etymology 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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Definition of sage
1 : one (such as a profound philosopher) distinguished for wisdom
2 : a mature or venerable man of sound judgment
14th Century
First Known Use of sage
14th century
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Origin and Etymology of sage
Middle English, from Anglo-French sage, salge, from Latin salvia, from salvus healthy; from its use as a medicinal herb — more at safe
First Known Use: 14th century
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playMedical Definition of sage
: a perennial mint of the genus Salvia (S. officinalis) having grayish green pungent and aromatic leaves that are much used in flavoring foods and as a mild tonic and astringent; broadly : any plant of the genus Salvia
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