wise man

noun

1
: a man of unusual learning, judgment, or insight : sage
2
: a man versed in esoteric lore (as of magic or astrology)
especially : magus sense 1b

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The boat was spotted off the island of Lanzarote on Monday as Spain marked the Epiphany holiday, also known as Three Kings Day, meant to honor the day the three wise men brought gifts to the baby Jesus, rescuers said. Chantal Da Silva, NBC News, 9 Jan. 2025 In honor of the gifts the wise men brought, some people consider Jan. 6 a gift-giving occasion. Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 7 Jan. 2025 Each Sunday the wise men are moved a little closer to the empty crib as the days tick closer to Christmas when the baby appears. Deborah Netburn, Los Angeles Times, 30 Nov. 2024 Instead, imagine the journey of the three wise men crossing the sands of the desert, bearing gifts—including spice. Michael Stefanov, Robb Report, 26 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for wise man 

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of wise man was before the 12th century

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“Wise man.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wise%20man. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.

Biographical Definition

Wiseman

biographical name

Wise·​man ˈwīz-mən How to pronounce Wiseman (audio)
Nicholas Patrick Stephen 1802–1865 English cardinal and author

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