(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.