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Definition of: maverick
(mav′ər·ik) noun
1. U.S. An unbranded or orphaned animal, particularly a calf, legitimately belonging to the first one to brand it.
2. Colloq. A person with no attachments or affiliations, especially political ones. [after Samuel A. Maverick, 1803–1870, Texas lawyer, who did not brand his cattle]
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