† ˈsophi Obs.
Also sophy.
[L. sophī, pl. of sophus, sophos, a. Gr. σοϕός.]
pl. Wise men, sages.
| 1598 Marston Sco. Villanie i. iii. 181 Now Sophi Ringoes eate, Candi'd Potatoes are Athenians meate. Ibid. ii. v. 194 Some Sophy say, the Gods sell all for paine. |