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from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.

  • noun A man who is venerated for experience, judgment, and wisdom.
  • noun One of the magi who paid homage to the baby Jesus; a magus.

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  • noun A man who is wise.
  • noun A man who is a sage or seer.
  • noun A magus; one of the three biblical magi.

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  • noun a wise and trusted guide and advisor

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    May 6, 2008