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Sage and worldly character (4,3)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

wise man

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This could be a double definition.

'sage' is the first definition.
(I've seen this before)

'worldly character' is the second definition.
The answer and definition can be both people as well as being singular nouns.
Perhaps there's an association between them I don't understand?

'and' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for wise man that I've seen before include "Sage" , "Fellow with a gift" , "Experienced veteran" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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