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WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024grub•stake (grub′stāk′),USA pronunciation n., v., -staked, -stak•ing. n. - provisions, gear, etc., furnished to a prospector on condition of participating in the profits of any discoveries.
- money or other assistance furnished at a time of need or of starting an enterprise.
v.t. - to furnish with a grubstake:I grubstaked him to two mules and supplies enough for five months.
- grub + stake2 1860–65, American.
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