n. 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
v. t. To take a maverick. [ Western U. S. ] [ Webster 1913 Suppl. ]
. A brand originated by a dishonest cattleman, who, without owning any stock, gradually accumulates a herd by finding mavericks. [ Western U. S. ] [ Webster 1913 Suppl. ]