DCHP-3

grubstaker†

DCHP-1 (pre-1967)

Entry from the DCHP-1 (pre-1967)

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1n.

the recipient of a grubstake.

See: grubstake ((n.))(def. 1)

Quotations

1897
Grub-stakers proved one of the most ample crops of the craze [the gold-rush]. . . . A grub-staker is a man who wants someone to stake him with grub, and "grub" is Klondike for beans, bacon and tea.
2n.

the person who provides a grubstake.

See: grubstake ((n.))(def. 1)

Quotations

1918
Vein sampling engineers, grubstakers, rock-worms, mine captains, prospectors and agents in coats of "astrachan goose" . . . strut about and add to their kit, each man jack of them probably thinking he has a "nose for ore" and inside information.
1967
Once back in Haileybury [Ont.], Hollinger and his grubstaker, McMahon . . . discussed the situation with Alphonse Paré. . . .