(1):
(n.) A brownish or dull red of any description, esp. of a scarlet cast rather than approaching crimson or purple.
(2):
(n.) An explosive shell. See Marron, 3.
(3):
(v. t.) To put (a person) ashore on a desolate island or coast and leave him to his fate.
(4):
(a.) Having the color called maroon. See 4th Maroon.
(5):
(n.) In the West Indies and Guiana, a fugitive slave, or a free negro, living in the mountains.