sage

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Pronunciation 1.2 Etymology 1 1.2.1 Adjective 1.2.1.1 Translations 1.2.2 Noun 1.2.2.1 Translations 1.2.3 Derived terms 1.2.4 Related terms 1.2.5 See also 1.3 Etymology 2 1.3.1 Noun 1.3.1.1 Synonyms 1.3.1.2 Derived terms 1.3.1.3 Translations 1.3.1.4 See also 1.4 Anagrams 2 Dutch 2.1 Noun 3 Estonian 3.1 Adjective 4 French 4.1 Etymology 4.2 Pronunciation 4.3 Adjective 4.4 Noun 4.5 Anagrams 5 German 5.1 Verb

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• Rhymes: -eɪdʒ

[edit] Etymology 1

From Old French sage (11th century) < Gallo-Romance *sabius < Vulgar Latin *sapius < Latin sapere (“‘to taste, to discern, to be wise’”) < Indo-European base *sap- (“‘to taste’”). The noun meaning "man of profound wisdom" is recorded from circa 1300. Originally applied to the Seven Sages of Greece.

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sage (comparative sager, superlative sagest)

1. wise

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sage (plural sages)

1. A wise man; a man of gravity and wisdom; especially, a man venerable for years, and of sound judgment and prudence; a grave philosopher.
   • 1748. David Hume. Enquiries concerning the human understanding and concerning the principles of moral. London: Oxford University Press, 1973. § 34.

     we aspire to the magnanimous firmness of the philosophic sage

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• sagely
• sageness
• Seven Sages of Greece

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• maharishi

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• rishi
• sagacious

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From Old French sauge, from Latin salvia, from salvus (healthy), see safe.

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sage (uncountable)

1. A savory spice, Salvia officinalis, also planted for ornamental purposes. Scientific name: Salvia officinalis.

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• (herb) ramona

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• Sage Derby
• sagebush
• sage green
• sage grouse
• sage tea
• sage thrasher
• wood sage
• sage dog

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• salvia

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• Alphagram: aegs
• ages, Ages
• geas
• Sega

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sage f. (plural sagen)

1. story of heraldry and valor

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sage

1. frequent

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[edit] Etymology

Late Latin (Gallo-Roman) *sapius from the verb sapere

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• IPA: /saʒ/, SAMPA: /saZ/

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sage

1. Describing someone who is prudent, cautious and judicious
2. (About a woman) Chaste, modest, irreprochable in conduct.

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	Singular	Plural
Male	sage IPA: /saʒ/	sages IPA: /saʒ/
Female	sage IPA: /saʒ/	sages IPA: /saʒ/

sage

1. A person who is prudent, cautious and judicious
2. A sage

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• Alphagram: aegs
• ages, âges, âgés

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sage

1. first-person singular indicative present form of sagen
2. first-person singular subjunctive present form of sagen
3. third-person singular subjunctive present form of sagen
4. second-person singular imperative present form of sagen