maverick
Noun · AdjectiveUS[mav-er-ik]/ˈmævɚɪk/2–3 syllablesalso [mav-rik] /ˈmævrɪk/
Open English WordNet
Noun (2)mavericks
- someone who exhibits great independence in thought and actionSynonyms: rebelType of nonconformist, recusant
- an unbranded range animal (especially a stray calf); belongs to the first person who puts a brand on itType of calf
Adjective (1)
- independent in behavior or thought“she led a somewhat irregular private life”“maverick politicians”Synonyms: irregularunorthodoxOpposite conventionalSimilar unconventional
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Webster's Dictionary (1913)
Mav′er·ick noun
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.
Mav′er·ick transitive verb
To take a maverick. Western U. S.
Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913), from GCIDE 0.54 · with additions: 1913 supplement