† ˈsophiObs. Also sophy. [L. sophī, pl. of sophus, sophos, a. Gr. σοϕός.] pl. Wise men, sages. 1598Marston 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.