Sage
/seɪdʒ/noun
A wise person, often associated with profound knowledge or experience.
Did you know?The word 'Sage' is derived from a Latin root meaning 'to save,' connecting it to both wisdom and healing properties in herbal traditions.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*sekw-
“to follow or to save”
Latin
Latin
salvus
“safe, unhurt”
Latin
Latin
sagire
“to perceive or discern, implying wisdom and knowledge”
Old French
Old French
sage
“wise, judicious, or learned”
Middle English
Middle English
sage
“wise, prudent, or experienced in knowledge”
Modern English
English
sage
“a person known for their wisdom or prudence, often used in a spiritual or philosophical context.”
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