Sagesse
/sa.สษs/noun
Wisdom or prudence; the quality of having good judgment.
Did you know?In medieval alchemy, wisdom was often equated with the ability to transform base materials into gold, symbolizing enlightenment and spiritual elevation.
Etymological Timeline
Late Latin
Latin
sapientia
โThe quality of being wise, discernment.โ
Old French
Old French
sagesse
โWisdom, prudence, or knowledge.โ
Middle English
Middle English
sagesse
โThe quality of being wise; also used in a moral context.โ
Modern English
English
sagesse
โRetained in the context of wisdom, but less commonly used.โ