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maverick

Syllabification: (mav·er·ick)
Pronunciation: /ˈmav(ə)rik/

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Definition of maverick

noun

  • 1an unorthodox or independent-minded person:a maverick among Connecticut Republicans
  • 2an unbranded calf or yearling.

adjective

  • unorthodox:a maverick detective

Origin:

mid 19th century: from the name of Samuel A. Maverick (1803–70), a Texas engineer and rancher who did not brand his cattle

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