Historical a black flag of pirates, with white skull and crossbones
Origin of Jolly Roger
jolly + Roger, pirate flag from RogerJolly Roger
Jolly Roger Jolly Roger
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Jolly Roger
noun
A flag bearing the emblem of a pirate ship, especially one featuring a white skull and crossbones on a black field.
Origin of Jolly Roger
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