'Sager' definitions:

Definition of 'Sager'

From: GCIDE
  • Sage \Sage\, a. [Compar. Sager; superl. Sagest.] [F., fr. L. sapius (only in nesapius unwise, foolish), fr. sapere to be wise; perhaps akin to E. sap. Cf. Savor, Sapient, Insipid.]
  • 1. Having nice discernment and powers of judging; prudent; grave; sagacious. [1913 Webster]
  • All you sage counselors, hence! --Shak. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. Proceeding from wisdom; well judged; shrewd; well adapted to the purpose. [1913 Webster]
  • Commanders, who, cloaking their fear under show of sage advice, counseled the general to retreat. --Milton. [1913 Webster]
  • 3. Grave; serious; solemn. [R.] "[Great bards] in sage and solemn tunes have sung." --Milton. [1913 Webster]
  • Syn: Wise; sagacious; sapient; grave; prudent; judicious. [1913 Webster]