[sake] n [ME, dispute, guilt, purpose, fr. OE sacu guilt, action at law; akin to OHG sahha action at law, cause, OE secan to seek--more at seek] (13c) 1: end, purpose "for the ~ of argument"
2. a: the good, advantage, or enhancement of some entity (as an ideal) "free to pursue learning for its own ~ --M. S. Eisenhower" b: personal or social welfare, safety, or benefit
[2]sa.ke or sa.ki n [Jp sake] (1687): a Japanese alcoholic beverage of fermented rice usu. served hot