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Word: Maverick
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
mid 19th century: from the name of Samuel A. Maverick (1803–70), a Texas rancher who did not brand his cattle
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈmav(ə)rɪk
Dialects: British English
Definition:
an unorthodox or independent-minded person
Short Definition:unorthodox or independent-minded person
Examples:- he's the maverick of the fashion scene
Definition:
an unbranded calf or yearling.
Short Definition:unbranded calf or yearling
Word: Maverick
Speech Type: Adjective
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈmav(ə)rɪk
Dialects: British English
Definition:
unorthodox
Short Definition:unorthodox
Examples:- a maverick detective
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