sake 1
/sayk/ , n.
1. cause, account, interest, or benefit: for the sake of all students.
2. purpose or end: for the sake of appearances.
[ bef. 900; ME; OE sacu lawsuit, cause; c. G Sache thing, ON sok lawsuit; akin to SEEK ]
Syn. 1. regard, consideration, respect. 2. reason.
sake 2
/sah"kee/ , n.
a Japanese fermented, mildly alcoholic beverage made from rice.
Also, saké, saki .
[ 1680-90; sake ( y ), earlier * sakai ]