Meaning Of Maroon

n.

In the West Indies and Guiana, a fugitive slave, or a free negro, living in the mountains.

v. t.

To put (a person) ashore on a desolate island or coast and leave him to his fate.

a.

Having the color called maroon. See 4th Maroon.

n.

A brownish or dull red of any description, esp. of a scarlet cast rather than approaching crimson or purple.

n.

An explosive shell. See Marron, 3.