MAVERICKS | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

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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

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