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bank⋅roll

  [bangk-rohl]
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–noun
1. money in one's possession; monetary resources.
–verb (used with object)
2. Informal. to finance; provide funds for: to bankroll a new play.
Origin:
1885–90; bank 2 + roll

Related forms:
bankroller, noun
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bank·roll   (bāngk'rōl')   
n.  
  1. A roll of paper money.
  2. Informal One's ready cash.
tr.v.   bank·rolled, bank·roll·ing, bank·rolls Informal
To underwrite the expense of (a business venture, for example).
bank'roll'er n.
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