English word sake comes from Proto-Indo-European *seh₂g-, and later Proto-Germanic *sakaną (To charge, dispute.)
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| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| *seh₂g- | Proto-Indo-European (ine-pro) | to seek out |
| *sakaną | Proto-Germanic (gem-pro) | To charge, dispute. |
| *sakō | Proto-Germanic (gem-pro) | Charge, case, lawsuit. Quarrel. Thing, matter. |
| sacu | Old English (ca. 450-1100) (ang) | Crime, sin. Dispute, strife, contention. |
| sake | Middle English (1100-1500) (enm) | |
| sake | English (eng) | (obsolete except in phrases) Contention, strife; guilt, sin, accusation or charge.. Cause, interest or account.. Purpose or end; reason.. The benefit or regard of someone or something. |