"mages" meaning in Middle English

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Noun

IPA: /ˈmaːdʒis/, /ˈmaːdʒiː/ Forms: magis [alternative], Magi [alternative], Magy [alternative]
Etymology: From Latin magī (often assimilated to the native ME plural ending), plural of magus, from Ancient Greek μάγος (mágos). Etymology templates: {{bor|enm|la|magī}} Latin magī, {{der|enm|grc|μάγος}} Ancient Greek μάγος (mágos) Head templates: {{head|enm|noun|plural only|||||{{{sg}}}|cat2=pluralia tantum|g=p|head=|sort=}} mages pl (plural only), {{enm-plural noun}} mages pl (plural only)
  1. Wizards, occult scholars; those with great esoteric skill. Tags: plural, plural-only

Alternative forms

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