sake
1. sake \'sa-k\ n [ME, dispute, guilt, purpose, fr. OE sacu guilt, action at law; akin to O]HG sahha action at law, cause, OE se-can to seek - more at SEEK 1: END, PURPOSE {for the ~ of argument} 2a: GOOD, ADVANTAGE 2b: personal or social welfare, safety, or benefit {died for the ~ of his country} 2. sa.ke or sa.ki \'sa:k-e-\ n [Jap sake] : a Japanese alcoholic beverage of fermented rice usu. served hot