1. Noun
In the West Indies and Guiana, a fugitive slave, or a free negro, living in the mountains.
2. Verb
To put (a person) ashore on a desolate island or coast and leave him to his fate.
3. Adjective
Having the color called maroon. See 4th Maroon.
4. Noun
A brownish or dull red of any description, esp. of a scarlet cast rather than approaching crimson or purple.
5. Noun
An explosive shell. See Marron, 3.
6. Verb
leave stranded or isolated with little hope of rescue; "the travellers were marooned"
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