n.
Pronunciation: ' sap
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English, from Old English sæp; akin to Old High German saf sap
Date: before 12th century
1 a : the fluid part of a plant specifically : a watery solution that circulates through a plant's vascular system b (1) : a body fluid (as blood) essential to life, health, or vigor (2) : bodily health and vigor
2 : a foolish gullible person
3 [probably short for sapling ] : BLACKJACK , BLUDGEON
– sap · less \ ' sa-pl ə s \ adjective
– sap · less · ness \ -n ə s \ noun