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Meaning of 'maverick' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Maverick [ n.]
- 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 neglected to brand his cattle.

Meaning of 'maverick' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . maverick [ s]
Meaning (1):
- independent in behavior or thought
Example in sentence:
  • maverick politicians;
  • she led a somewhat irregular private life

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