Merriam-Webster's Collegiate® Dictionary, 11th Edition
SAKE
I. noun see: seek
Date: 13th century
end , purpose ,
2. the good, advantage, or enhancement of some entity (as an ideal) , personal or social welfare, safety, or benefit,
II. noun or saki
Etymology: Japanese sake
Date: 1682
a Japanese alcoholic beverage of fermented rice often served hot