maverick

  1. Adjective.  Showing independence in thoughts or actions.
  2. Noun.  An unbranded range animal.
  3. Noun.  One who does not abide by rules.
  4. Noun.  One who creates or uses unconventional and/or controversial ideas or practices.
  5. Noun.  (context, poker slang) A queen and a jack as a starting hand in Texas hold ’em.

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