grubstake
Money, materials, tools, food etcMoney, materials, tools, food etc. provided to a prospector in return for a share in future profits.
Meaning
3 sensesMoney, materials, tools, food etc. provided to a prospector in return for a share in future profits.
funds advanced to a prospector or to someone starting a business in return for a share of the profits
An amount of money advanced to someone starting a business in return for a share of the future profits.
Money, necessities stockpiled to sustain an effort for a period of time.
Origin
From grub + stake.From grub + stake.
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