wiseling
- noun
- Archaic
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sabio
- People traveled from distant towns to seek the wiseling's advice on important matters.
Examples
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The village sought the advice of the wiseling in times of trouble.
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In old tales, a wiseling often guided heroes on their journeys.
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The villagers respected the wiseling for his knowledge of ancient traditions.
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Many people regard him as a wiseling due to his vast knowledge.
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The villagers respected the wiseling for his knowledge of ancient traditions.
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People traveled from distant towns to seek the wiseling's advice on important matters.
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In old tales, a wiseling often guided heroes on their journeys.
Synonyms
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4.2
A man respected for good judgment who gives advice to others
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7.4
A woman who knows a lot about people and herbs and people trust for advice
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An older person respected for their knowledge and good sense
How Wise
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Etymology
Wiseling can also appear in old stories as a 'little wise one', formed from wise + -ling, like sapling or duckling, where -ling means 'young' or 'small'. That's why in older use a wiseling could mean a real little wise person whom people seek for advice.