— 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 + STAKE 2 ]