Maverick

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Refers to an unbranded range animal. The term originated with Samuel Maverick, a 17th century Texas lawyer and land baron. Highly identified with Bret and Bart Maverick, gambling brothers from the 1957 to 1962 television series, "Maverick." Later made into a 1994 film. Also the call sign of Lt. Pete Mitchell, played by Tom Cruise in the 1986 film "Top Gun." Used sporadically in the U.S. since 1958.

Popularity: Ranked #504 in 2010; See More Popularity Rankings
Origin: American; English
Gender: Male
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Famous Mavericks: "Maverick" (George Thorogood album); The Mavericks (country musicians); + Add a Famous Maverick
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