grubstake

¹grub·stake

noun \ˈgrəb-ˌstāk\

Definition of GRUBSTAKE

1

: supplies or funds furnished a mining prospector on promise of a share in his discoveries

2

: material assistance (as a loan) provided for launching an enterprise or for a person in difficult circumstances

First Known Use of GRUBSTAKE

1863

Rhymes with GRUBSTAKE

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