mage

noun

: magus

Examples of mage in a Sentence

an ancient tale of a mage who made lush gardens grow in the desert
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The protagonist is an Elda, a race the state church declares is anathema on account of their magical abilities, on a mission to awaken the crown prince by murdering the mage who cast a curse on him years ago. Josh Broadwell, Rolling Stone, 11 Oct. 2024 Before the backdrop of a magmatic cavern stand three adventurers: a warrior, a mage, and a trickster who, with a roll of the dice, are preparing to defeat a tentacled chthonic beast. Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 14 May 2024 Once the province of mystics and mages, prophecy has now become the purview of think tanks, meteorologists, and market analysts. Emily Harnett, Harper's Magazine, 26 Apr. 2024 Fighters can use their shield as a stepping stone to boost teammates to higher ground on giant enemies while mages can augment weapons to deal elemental damage. Gieson Cacho, The Mercury News, 22 Mar. 2024 See all Example Sentences for mage 

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Latin magus

First Known Use

1585, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of mage was in 1585

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Cite this Entry

“Mage.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mage. Accessed 16 Nov. 2024.

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