"sagecraft" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From sage + -craft. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|sage|craft}} sage + -craft Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} sagecraft (uncountable)
  1. The skill of a sage. Tags: uncountable
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