n. & adj.
n. 1 often iron. a profoundly wise man. 2 any of the ancients traditionally regarded as the wisest of their time.
adj. 1 profoundly wise, esp. from experience. 2 of or indicating profound wisdom. 3 often iron. wise-looking; solemn-faced. sagely adv. sageness n. sageship n.
[ ME f. OF ult. f. L sapere be wise ]