maverick Meaning, Definition & Usage
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noun someone who exhibits great independence in thought and action
rebel.
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noun an unbranded range animal (especially a stray calf); belongs to the first person who puts a brand on it
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adjective satellite independent in behavior or thought
unorthodox; irregular.
- she led a somewhat irregular private life
- maverick politicians
WordNet
Mav"er*ick noun
Definitions
In the southwestern part of the united States, a bullock or heifer that has not been branded, and is unclaimed or wild; -- said to be from Maverick, the name of a cattle owner in Texas who naglected to brand his cattle.
