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 vigor
2 : a foolish gullible person
3 [probably short for sapling] : blackjack, bludgeon

— sap·less \ˈsa-pləs\ adjective

— sap·less·ness \-nəs\ noun