单词 | grubstake |
释义 | grubstake —grubstaker, n. /grub"stayk'/, n. , v. , grubstaked, grubstaking. n. 1. provisions, gear, etc., furnished to a prospector on condition of participating in the profits of any discoveries. 2. money or other assistance furnished at a time of need or of starting an enterprise. v.t. 3. to furnish with a grubstake: I grubstaked him to two mules and supplies enough for five months. [1860-65, Amer.; GRUB + STAKE2] |
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