Maven
[mey-vuh n] /ˈmeɪ vən/
noun
1.
an expert or connoisseur.
/ˈmeɪvən/
noun
1.
(US) an expert or connoisseur
n.
1965, from Yiddish meyvn, from Hebrew mebhin, literally “one who understands.” Plural is mayvinim.
verb
To stay under control; to keep one’s composure: While he gives this silly speech, I need to maintain
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