Main Entry:

¹sap

Pronunciation:

\ˈsap\

Function:

noun

Etymology:

Middle English, from Old English sæp; akin to Old High German saf sap

Date:

before 12th century

1 a: the fluid part of a plant ; specifically : a watery solution that circulates through a plant's vascular system b (1): a body fluid (as blood) essential to life, health, or vigor (2): bodily health and vigor2: a foolish gullible person3 [probably short for sapling] : blackjack, bludgeon

— sap·less \ˈsa-pləs\ adjective

— sap·less·ness \-nəs\ noun