mage

[ meyj ]

noun

, Archaic.

1. a magician.

mage

/ meɪdʒ /

noun

1. an archaic word for magician

Word History and Origins

Origin of mage¹

1350–1400; Middle English < Middle French < Latin magus. See Magus

Word History and Origins

Origin of mage¹

C14: from magus

Example Sentences

Last year there was only one Derby horse that ran in the Preakness, the only one that mattered, Derby winner Mage.

From Los Angeles Times

Leading up to the Run for the Roses, Olczyk told friends and fans whom he ran into after calling NHL games that he liked Mage.

From Seattle Times

Mage won, while Verifying finished a distant 16th in the 18-horse field.

From Seattle Times

Olczyk was reminded again last week when he was in Las Vegas for the Stanley Cup playoffs when a fan thanked him for the Mage pick.

From Seattle Times

Most will remember Mage, who crossed the finish line first in the world’s most famous race.

From Los Angeles Times

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