skull and crossbones


skull and cross·bones

noun \-ˈkrs-ˌbōnz\
plural skulls and crossbones

Definition of SKULL AND CROSSBONES

: a representation of a human skull over crossbones usually used as a warning of danger to life

First Known Use of SKULL AND CROSSBONES

1826

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