I. sake ˈsāk noun
Etymology: Middle English, dispute, guilt, purpose, from Old English sacu guilt, action at law; akin to Old High German sahha action at law, cause, Old English sēcan to seek — more at seek
Date: 13th century
1. : end , purpose
for the sake of argument
2.
a. : the good, advantage, or enhancement of some entity (as an ideal)
free to pursue learning for its own sake — M. S. Eisenhower
b. : personal or social welfare, safety, or benefit
II. sa·ke noun
or sa·ki ˈsä-kē
Etymology: Japanese sake
Date: 1682
: a Japanese alcoholic beverage of fermented rice often served hot