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   Mav·er·ick

   /ˈmav(ə)rik/

   

   noun

   • 1. an unorthodox or independent-minded person: "he's the maverick of the fashion scene"
   • 2. an unbranded calf or yearling. North American

   adjective

   • 1. unorthodox: "a maverick detective"

   Word Origin mid 19th century: from the name of Samuel A. Maverick (1803–70), a Texas rancher who did not brand his cattle.

   Scrabble Points: 19

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   • E

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