Jolly Roger

Jolly Roger

n. A flag bearing the emblem of a pirate ship, especially one featuring a white skull and crossbones on a black field.

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Jolly Roger

n (Nautical Terms) the traditional pirate flag, consisting of a white skull and crossbones on a black field

Jol′ly Rog′er

(ˈrɒdʒ ər)
n. a flag flown by pirates, having a white skull and crossbones on a black field. [1775–85]

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Jolly Roger - a flag usually bearing a white skull and crossbones on a black background; indicates a pirate shipblack flag, pirate flag, blackjackflag - emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive designskull and crossbones - emblem warning of danger or death