Obs. rare
1.
![[Etymology]](/graphics/buttons/derivation_active.gif "Hide the etymology of this word")
![[Quotations]](/graphics/buttons/quotation_active.gif "Hide the quotations for this entry")
![[Date chart]](/graphics/buttons/datechart_inactive.gif "Show the date charts for this entry")
[Etym. unknown; only in loc. cit. Perhaps a misprint.]
Sap.
1577 W. HARRISON in Holinshed Desc. Engl. II. xxii. 213 Yet diverse have assaied to deale without [read with our] okes to that end, but not with so good successe as they have hoped, bicause the ab or juice will not so soone be removed and cleane drawne out.
![[Top of entry]](/graphics/buttons/top.gif "Go to top of entry")