sageness

Variant of sage

sage definition

sage (sāj)

adjective sager sag′er, sagest sag′·est

  1. wise, discerning, judicious, etc.
  2. showing wisdom and good judgment a sage comment
  3. Obsolete grave or solemn

Etymology: OFr < VL *sapius < L sapiens, wise, orig. prp. of sapere, to know, taste < IE base *sap-, to taste > ON safi, sap, sefi, mind

noun

a very wise person; esp., an elderly man, widely respected for his wisdom, experience, and judgment

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