Jolly Roger
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About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.Jol·ly Rog·er
noun \ˈjä-lē-ˈrä-jər\Definition of JOLLY ROGER
: a black flag with a white skull and crossbones formerly used by pirates as their ensign
See Origin of JOLLY ROGER
probably from 1jolly + the name Roger
First Known Use: circa 1785
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