8. FAQ: When enters the word "Maverick" the English Lexicon?

8. FAQ: When enters the word "Maverick" the English Lexicon?
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Question: When enters the word "Maverick" the English Lexicon?

Answer:

Because Samuel Maverick's cattle roamed unbranded, other ranchers began referring to any unbranded cattle they found as "mavericks".

The term was first attested in 1867.

The word later evolved to describe a person who is independent, unconventional, or resistant to conformity . The sources describe this type of person as someone who challenges the status quo, thinks outside the box, and follows their own path.