Definition for SAGE

SAGE, a. [Fr. sage; It. saggio; L. saga, sagus, sagio. See Sagacious.]

  1. Wise; having nice discernment and powers of judging; prudent; grave; as, a sage counselor.
  2. Wise; judicious; proceeding from wisdom; well judged; well adapted to the purpose; as, sage counsels.

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