Prim age (anag.) (7)

I believe the answer is:

epigram

(Other definitions for epigram that I've seen before include "Witticism - adage" , "A short witty saying" , "Witty poem" , "Old chestnut" , "short satirical poem" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.

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