Meaning of sage | Babel Free

Definitions

1. A surname transferred from the nickname.
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2. A very wise person or spiritual teacher; someone of gravity and wisdom, especially, a teacher venerable for years, and of sound judgment and prudence; a grave or stoic philosopher.
3. The plant Salvia officinalis and savory spice produced from it; also planted for ornamental purposes.
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4. A male given name from English.
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5. Any plant in the genus Salvia.
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6. A female given name from English.
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7. Any of a number of plants such as sagebrush considered to be similar to Salvia officinalis, mostly because they are small shrubs and have gray foliage or are aromatic.
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8. One of the triune gods of the Horned God in Wicca, representing a man, older than a middle-aged Father and boyish Master
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9. A place name:
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10. A neighbourhood along Trout Lake Road, city of North Bay, Ontario, Canada.
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11. An unincorporated community in Izard County, Arkansas, United States.
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12. A census-designated place in Riverside County, California, United States.
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13. An unincorporated community in Burnet County, Texas, United States.
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14. A ghost town in Lincoln County, Wyoming, United States.
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Equivalents

Examples

“’Tis certain, that, while we aſpire to the magnanimous Firmneſs of the philoſophic Sage, and endeavour to confine our Pleaſures altogether within our own Minds, we may, at laſt, render our Philoſophy, like that of Epictetus and other Stoics, only a more refin’d Syſtem of Selfiſhneſs, and reaſon ourſelves out of all Virtue, as well as ſocial Enjoyment.”

“All sages and physicians agree in saying that the ills which afflict man originate with the abuse of coition.”

“She wanted to give the child a unique, meaningful name; among those she and Linda liked, she said, were Laurel and Lavender. Or if it was a boy, perhaps Sage . “Why not Spinach or Cabbage?” Brian had scoffed.”

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