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sage1 (sāj)

[Middle English, from Old French, from Vulgar Latin* sapius, from Latin sapere, to be wise.]

noun 

One venerated for experience, judgment, and wisdom.

adjective: sag·er, sag·est. 

  1. Having or exhibiting wisdom and calm judgment.
  2. Proceeding from or marked by wisdom and calm judgment: sage advice.
  3. Archaic Serious; solemn.

derivatives

sagély
adverb
sagéness
noun
sage2 (sāj)

[Middle English sauge, from Old French, from Latin salvia, from salvus, healthy.]

noun 

    1. Any of various plants of the genus Salvia, especially S. officinalis, having aromatic grayish-green, opposite leaves. Also called ramona
    2. The leaves of this plant used as a seasoning.
  2. Any of various similar or related plants in the mint family.
  3. Sagebrush.