What does the cryptic crossword clue "Sayings from commercial periods (6)" mean?

The definition is "Sayings". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). AD (abbreviation="commercial") + AGES (synonym="periods") = ADAGES; definition: "Sayings" The answer is ADAGES.

Sayings from commercial periods (6)

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