MAUVEINE
Mauve"ïne, n. (Chem.)
Defn: An artificial organic base, obtained by oxidizing a mixture of aniline and toluidine, and valuable for the dyestuffs it forms. [Written also mauvine.]
MAUVINE
Mauv"ine, a.
Defn: Mauve-colored.
MAVERICK
Mav"er*ick, n.
Defn: 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 naglected to brand his cattle.
MAVERICK BRAND
Maverick brand.
Defn: A brand originated by a dishonest cattleman, who, without owning any stock, gradually accumulates a herd by finding mavericks. [Western U. S.]
MAVIS Ma"vis (ma"vîs), n. Etym: [F. mauvis, Arm. milvid, milfid, milc'hhouid, Corn. melhuez.] (Zoöl.)
Defn: The European throstle or song thrush (Turdus musicus).