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Maverick

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.

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Calf 76% connected

The young of the cow, or of the Bovine family of quadrupeds. Also, the young of some other mammals, as of the elephant, rhinoceros, hippopotamus, and…

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Nonconformist 76% connected

One who does not conform to an established church; especially, one who does not conform to the established church of England; a dissenter.

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Recusant 76% connected

Obstinate in refusal; specifically, in English history, refusing to acknowledge the supremacy of the king in the churc, or to conform to the establis…

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Irregular 92% connected

Not regular; not conforming to a law, method, or usage recognized as the general rule; not according to common form; not conformable to nature, to th…

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Rebel 92% connected

Pertaining to rebels or rebellion; acting in revolt; rebellious; as, rebel troops.

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