sage

I. adjective (sager; sagest) Etymology: 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 Date: 14th century 1. a. wise through reflection and experience b. archaic grave, solemn 2. proceeding from or characterized by wisdom, prudence, and good judgment <

sage advice

> Synonyms: see wise • sagely adverb • sageness noun II. noun Date: 14th century 1. one (as a profound philosopher) distinguished for wisdom 2. a mature or venerable man of sound judgment III. noun Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French sage, salge, from Latin salvia, from salvus healthy; from its use as a medicinal herb — more at safe Date: 14th century 1. a. a European perennial mint (Salvia officinalis) with grayish-green aromatic leaves used especially in flavoring meats; broadly salvia b. the fresh or dried leaves of sage 2. sagebrush 3. a light grayish green