2. Noun. (plural of sake#Etymology 2 sake), referring to a Japanese rice wine. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Sakes
1. sake [n] - See also: sake
Lexicographical Neighbors of Sakes
Literary usage of Sakes
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The pilgrim's progress from this world to that which is to come by John Bunyan (1879)
"... she can learn you . more- You must ^° diligently give ear to what good talk
you shall hear from others; for, for your sakes do they speak good things. ..."
2. Werner's Readings and Recitations (1891)
"FOR YOUR OWN sakes ... belongs to °you | (/) Oand to me; and must be done | by
us, | for our own sakes | as well \ as for the sake \ of these suffering ..."
3. Sermons on Various Subjects, Evangelical, Devotional and Practical: Adapted by Joseph Lathrop (1809)
"Cod works, not for our sakes only, &ut far hit Name's Sake, ... subjoined — Not
for your sakes do I this, saith the Lord God, be it known unto you ..."
4. Sermons on Various Subjects, Evangelical, Devotional and Practical: Adapted by Joseph Lathrop (1809)
"God works, not for our sakes only, but for hit Name's Sake. EZEKIEL xxxvi. 3>.
Hot for your takes do I this, saith the Lord God, be it known unto you; ..."
5. The New Testament of Our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ: Translated Out of by Robert M. Hartley, American Bible Society, Wightman family (1875)
"7 So shall the congregation of the people compass thee about : for their sakes
therefore return thou on high. 9 Oh let the wickedness of the wicked come to ..."
6. The pilgrim's progress from this world to that which is to come by John Bunyan (1879)
"... she can learn you . more- You must ^° diligently give ear to what good talk
you shall hear from others; for, for your sakes do they speak good things. ..."
7. Werner's Readings and Recitations (1891)
"FOR YOUR OWN sakes ... belongs to °you | (/) Oand to me; and must be done | by
us, | for our own sakes | as well \ as for the sake \ of these suffering ..."
8. Sermons on Various Subjects, Evangelical, Devotional and Practical: Adapted by Joseph Lathrop (1809)
"Cod works, not for our sakes only, &ut far hit Name's Sake, ... subjoined — Not
for your sakes do I this, saith the Lord God, be it known unto you ..."
9. Sermons on Various Subjects, Evangelical, Devotional and Practical: Adapted by Joseph Lathrop (1809)
"God works, not for our sakes only, but for hit Name's Sake. EZEKIEL xxxvi. 3>.
Hot for your takes do I this, saith the Lord God, be it known unto you; ..."
10. The New Testament of Our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ: Translated Out of by Robert M. Hartley, American Bible Society, Wightman family (1875)
"7 So shall the congregation of the people compass thee about : for their sakes
therefore return thou on high. 9 Oh let the wickedness of the wicked come to ..."
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