n. 1. the money carried on one's person. ”He shot his bankroll on a bob-tailed nag.” Syn. -- roll, wad. [ WordNet 1.5 +PJC ]
2. one's total supply of money; funds. [ PJC ]
v. t. To pay the costs of; as, Who will bankroll the restoration of the former East German economy?. [ WordNet 1.5 ]